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Fishing 55 min
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Jenkinson Lake (Sly Park Recreation Area)
- 55 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
- Check current fees with EID; day use charged per vehicle
- Spring and early summerBest season
- Public access38.7290, -120.5445
About this spot
Clear 640-acre mountain lake near Pollock Pines with rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass. Bank access is good along the 8-mile shoreline trail, and two launch ramps serve boaters. The cool elevation keeps trout fishing going later into the season than valley lakes.
What's here
- restrooms
- boat launch
- picnic tables
- shoreline trail
Location
Get directions →Jenkinson Lake (Sly Park Recreation Area)
38.7290, -120.5445
About a 55-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.