Fishing Folsom Lake, California

Folsom Lake is part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA). It is located at the base of the Sierra foothills about 25 miles east of Sacramento.

Fishing
Folsom lake fishing offers trout, catfish, large mouth, small mouth and spotted bass, and perch. Folsom Lake is perhaps best known as an excellent destination for bass fishing. Large fish can be caught by those willing to put in the time.

For additional information on the fishing at Folsom Lake see:

• Folsom Lake - Good Fishing for Sacramento Residents

Other Things to Do at the Folsom Lake SRA
The Folsom Lake SRA offers more than good fishing. Other things to do there include:

• A 32-mile long bicycle path (the American River Bicycle Path) that connects Folsom Lake with many Sacramento County parks.
• The Oaks Nature Trail that offers a trail of over three quarters of a mile that is appropriate for hikers of all fitness levels and is handicapped accessible.

Other Attractions Near Folsom Lake
Attractions that are within a 30 minute drive of Folsom Lake include:

• The California State Railroad Museum
• The Old Governor's Mansion
• The State Capitol Museum
• Sutter's Fort
• Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
• Auburn State Recreation Area
• California State University (CSUS) Aquatic Center

Campgrounds for RV Campers
There are two campgrounds near the lake that can accommodate RVs - the Beals Point Campground and the Peninsula Campground.

RV Rentals for a Visit to Folsom Lake
RV campers can easily pick up an RV from El Monte RV's Sacramento RV rentals location for an RV vacation trip to Folsom Lake.