Reservoir · California
Don Pedro Reservoir near La Grange
Location Snapshot
Don Pedro Reservoir near La Grange is a large Sierra foothill impoundment on the Tuolumne River system with steep points, broad creek arms, and deep open water. Bass and trout provide the principal gamefish opportunities, with landlocked salmon and other reservoir species adding variety.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 50°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Heavy rain
High 72°F / Low 55°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.53 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 62°F / Low 54°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 5 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 49°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Don Pedro Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Don Pedro Reservoir near La Grange. Rainbow trout are common and established.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
California
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Public Access
Public