El Dorado County · reservoir · 565 acres
Jenkinson Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Jenkinson Lake is a reservoir in El Dorado County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Feb 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; 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
88°
66°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
91°
69°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
93°
68°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 25 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hazel Creek1.3 mi
- Baltic Creek1.9 mi
- Diamond Creek2.9 mi
- Sly Park Creek3.3 mi
- Long Canyon Forebay3.6 mi
- Soldier Creek3.8 mi
- North Fork Clear Creek3.0 mi
- Silver Creek5.0 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.
Jenkinson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jenkinson Lake?+
Jenkinson Lake is stocked with Trout in El Dorado County, California, most recently on Feb 1, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Jenkinson Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Jenkinson Lake peaks in January, February, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Jenkinson 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 Jenkinson Lake?+
Jenkinson Lake is a reservoir in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Feb 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.