El Dorado County · lake · 18 acres
Dardanelles Lake
Dardanelles Lake is a lake in El Dorado County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
77°
53°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
79°
58°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
81°
57°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Four Lakes1.2 mi
- Round Lake1.1 mi
- Elbert Lake1.2 mi
- Showers Lake1.4 mi
- Meiss Lake1.7 mi
- Big Meadow Creek2.9 mi
- Grass Lake Creek2.9 mi
- Scotts Lake3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Dardanelles Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dardanelles Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Dardanelles Lake?+
Dardanelles Lake is a lake in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.