reservoir in California, USA
A deep Stanislaus River reservoir in the Gold Country with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, rainbow trout and catfish. Located on the Stanislaus River in the central Sierra Nevada foothills.
New Melones Reservoir is a reservoir in California, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing New Melones Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Spotted Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on New Melones Reservoir.
Make sure you're fishing legally at New Melones Reservoir. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at New Melones Reservoir:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at New Melones Reservoir:
Anglers at New Melones Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Spotted Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for New Melones Reservoir before you cast a line.
New Melones Reservoir is a reservoir in California, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.