Jenkinson Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Jenkinson Lake?

Fishing Jenkinson Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 1, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Jenkinson Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 1, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Jenkinson Lake?

There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Pollock Pines, CA. Facilities include camping. Also known as Sly Park Recreation Area, this is El Dorado Irrigation District's largest recreation facility and its only one open year-round, with day use, camping, and boat launching, each on a published fee schedule. The lake is named for Walter E. Jenkinson, a manager of the district.

Which lakes near Jenkinson Lake were stocked more recently?

Finnon Reservoir (11.7 mi), Lumsden Pond (11.9 mi), American River, South Fork, Chili Bar (14.7 mi), and American River Silver Fork (16.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Finnon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lumsden Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and American River Silver Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Jenkinson Lake is stocked

Finnon Reservoir (11.7 mi), Lumsden Pond (11.9 mi), American River, South Fork, Chili Bar (14.7 mi), and American River Silver Fork (16.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Finnon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lumsden Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and American River Silver Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.