Turlock Lake Fishing near Waterford, California

Turlock Lake is a reservoir located just 9.3 miles from Waterford, in Stanislaus County, in the state of California, United States, near Montpelier, CA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, bream/bluegill, rainbow trout, catfish, crappie, striped bass and brown trout here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Turlock Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include Turlock Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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