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Fishing Salt Springs Reservoir: what the data says
913-acre reservoir near Amador County. The lake tops out around 236 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Salt Springs Reservoir
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 106 ft, rated good for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 201 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 106 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 59 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 59 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Salt Springs Reservoir?
Salt Springs Reservoir is about 236 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Salt Springs Reservoir?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Salt Springs Reservoir.
Where is the best fishing spot on Salt Springs Reservoir?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 106 ft of water that rates good for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Salt Springs Reservoir?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
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