Nevada County · reservoir · 112 acres
Sawmill Lake
Sawmill Lake is a reservoir in Nevada 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
81°
56°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
83°
60°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
85°
60°
12 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- South Fork Canyon Creek0.2 mi
- Prairie Creek1.1 mi
- Jackson Creek1.2 mi
- Upper Rock Lake1.2 mi
- Lower Rock Lake1.6 mi
- Penner Lake1.8 mi
- Middle Lake2.2 mi
- Faucherie Lake1.9 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.
Sawmill Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sawmill 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 Sawmill Lake?+
Sawmill Lake is a reservoir in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.