Rancho Seco Lake

35 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
$12 per vehicle day use plus $5 per angler fishing fee
Late fall through spring for troutBest season
Public access38.3496, -121.1145

About this spot

160-acre SMUD lake near Herald stocked with rainbow trout from November through March, plus resident largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie. Gas motors are banned, so bank anglers and small electric boats share quiet water. A state fishing license is required along with a small park fishing fee.

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What's here

restrooms
boat launch
picnic tables
drinking water

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Rancho Seco Lake

38.3496, -121.1145

About a 35-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.