Beardsley Lake in Tuolumne
Enjoy fishing for Brook Trout, German Brown Trout, Hatchery Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Fishing information is available by calling the Strawberry Store 209-965-3597

Twain Harte PGE Creek
This creek runs through the town on Joaquin Gully Road. Both brook and rainbow trout can be caught.

Lyons Reservoir
Take the back road into this lake (if you have a 4x4) and head towards the source. Great fishing here and beautiful surroundings. Trolling is also popular at Lyons. An easy entrance to Lyons is off HWY 108.

Pinecrest Lake Marina
Phone: 209-965-3333
Species present: rainbow trout
Seasons open: all year
Access: Pinecrest Lake is located 30 miles east of Sonora on State Highway 108. The Lake lies in a timbered setting at an elevation of 5,600 ft.

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New Melones Reservoir
First filled in 1983, New Melones Lake has 12,500 surface acres when full and more than 100 miles of scenic shoreline to explore. The lake is framed by topography ranging from the rugged Stanislaus River Canyon cliffs to oak-studded golden Sierra foothills. Fishermen number New Melones Lake among their favorites for its excellent trout, bass, crappie and catfish action. Something's always biting. Hundreds of wildlife species including deer, fox, coyote, beaver, otter and raccoon can be seen along New Melones Lake’s shore. Up above, eagles, heron, hawks, cormorant and grebe are common sights.

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North Fork Tuolumne River
Head towards the town of Tuolumne. Once you reach the town, turn left and head down the canyon towards the river. This area is scenic and the trout fishing is quite good.