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The Best Fishing in El Dorado County

Looking for the best fishing in El Dorado County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around El Dorado County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top fishing spots in and near El Dorado County

  • Pollock Pines, United States

    Hiking the Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail at Sly Park

    4.0
    The Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail runs along Jenkinson Lake, making for an easy, shaded, and well-marked hike that the entire family can enjoy. The full loop is over eight miles, but can be easily modified into a shorter trip, as well.Along the way, you will see a variety of activities along the lake...
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  • Pilot Hill, California

    Skunk Hallow via South Fork American River Trail

    12.31 mi / 2172 ft gain
    Skunk Hallow via South Fork American River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Pilot Hill, California.
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  • El Dorado Hills, California

    Darrington Trail to Peninsula

    19.41 mi / 2605 ft gain
    Darrington Trail to Peninsula is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pilot Hill, California.
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  • Pilot Hill, California

    Peninsula Campground to First Cove Loop

    5.33 mi / 568 ft gain
    Peninsula Campground to First Cove Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pilot Hill, California.
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  • Cool, California

    Rim Trail via Olmstead Loop Trail

    8.2 mi / 587 ft gain
    Rim Trail via Olmstead Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cool, California
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  • Loomis, California

    Avery's Pond via the Pioneer Express Trail

    7.77 mi / 1178 ft gain
    Avery's Pond via the Pioneer Express Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Newcastle, California.
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  • Placer County, California

    Clementine Trail to Clark's Pool

    4.62 mi / 955 ft gain
    Clementine Trail to Clark's Pool is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cool, California.
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  • Folsom, California

    Lake Natoma Trail

    11.18 mi / 335 ft gain
    Lake Natoma Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Folsom, California.
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  • Rancho Cordova, California

    American River

    5.02 mi / 92 ft gain
    American River Bike Trail: Hazel Ave to Fair Oaks Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Fair Oaks, California.
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  • Jackson, California

    Lake Tabeaud Loop

    2.31 mi / 433 ft gain
    Lake Tabeaud Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jackson, California.
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  • El Dorado County, California

    Camp at Ice House Reservoir

    4.0
    1 mi / 1 ft gain
    Desolation Wilderness is just west of Lake Tahoe, a part of Eldorado National Forest. It's a very popular backpacking destination as the PCT and Tahoe Rim Trail both run through the area. There are what seems to be endless amounts of mountain lakes, creeks, and rivers that run through this area w...
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  • Colfax, California

    Hike The Historical Stevens Trail

    5.0
    8 mi / 3376 ft gain
    Best known as one of the most popular hiking and biking trails to the North Fork American River, in part because of the easy access from Colfax. However, this is a remote trail, and hikers are advised to bring plenty of fluids as well as carry a whistle. The entire trail is primarily shaded, pa...
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  • Kyburz, California

    Barrett Lake via Red Peak OHV Trail

    15.31 mi / 2254 ft gain
    Barrett Lake via Red Peak OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pollock Pines, California.
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  • Kyburz, California

    Hike to Twin and Island Lakes

    5.0
    7 mi / 1600 ft gain
    The Twin Lakes trail starts winding through a pine forest, with a couple bridge crossings over crystal clear trout-filled streams.  The marsh-like water is very slow moving, and even though it is indeed beautiful, it is also a prime location for pesky mosquitoes in the summertime.  Be sure to loa...
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  • Kyburz, California

    Backpack to Smith Lake, Desolation Wilderness

    5.0
    5.6 mi / 1750 ft gain
    To get to the Twin Lakes Trailhead from the Bay Area/Sacramento, head east on HWY 50 past Kyburz for 4 miles until you see the left-hand turnoff for Wrights Road. If coming westbound on HWY 50, this will be a right-hand turn 5 miles past Strawberry. Follow this paved road for 8 miles (watch for p...
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  • Kyburz, California

    Wrights Lake to Grouse Lake

    4.14 mi / 1263 ft gain
    Wrights Lake to Grouse Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Kyburz, California.
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