New Melones Lake

New Melones Lake 

New Melones Lake

 

New Melones Lake is located in: Sonora, CA

Phone: (209) 536-9094

About the Lake:

New Melones Lake is a stunning spectacle that stretches out over 12,000 surface acres and features more than 100 miles of shoreline. The dam and lake facilities were built by the Army Corp of Engineers and have much to offer to visitors. The fishing here is particularly good and the camping sites offer numerous amenities. You can fish this lake all year round and the weather is usually quite nice, no matter what the season is.

Boat Launches:

Glory Hole Recreation Area

Glory Hole access road off Hwy. 49, Angels Camp CA 95222

Tuttletown Recreation Area

Located on the Tuolumne side of the recreation facility at the end of the Tuttletown access road off Hwy. 49, Sonora CA 95370

Mark Twain (unimproved)

Stanislaus river arm, near the office on Old Hwy. 49, Sonora CA 95370

Parrots Ferry (unimproved)

On the Stanislause river arm, Parrotts Ferry Road, Sonora CA 95370

Is Camping Allowed?

Yes, camping is permitted at these locations:

Ironhorse Campground

Located on west side of Gloryhole access road.

Full service campsite, fee

Big Oak Campground

East side of Gloryhole access road.

Fee

Tuttletown Recreation Area

Bureau of Reclamation, Park Manager 6850 Studhorse Flat Road Sonora, CA. 95370 phone:(209) 536-9094

Small camping area

Manzanita Campground

Located on the south side of the Tuttletown access road.

Fee Based

Chamise Campground

Located on the south side of the Tuttletown access road.

Tents only - fee


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Boating Restrictions:

Lake officials state:

Boating laws are enforced.

Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day. Vehicles and boat trailers may be parked overnight at any launch ramp parking area.

No Camping allowed in parking lots or on shorelines.

Overnight occupancy of anchored vessels is limited to 14 nights in a 30-day period.

Speed limit 10 mph. within campgrounds and day-use areas.

What kind of fish can be found in the lake?

Numerous types of fish can be found here including bass, trout, crappie, bluegill and catfish.

Are there any fishing restrictions?

Yes, according to lake officials:

Trout: Open season all year. Limit: five trout

Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: twelve inches.

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: twenty (except Bullheads no limit.)

Crappie: Open season all year. Limit: twenty-five

Other species,: Other species of fish may be taken in any number and at any time of the year by angling.

Special notes:

Please note that water levels can fluctuate at this lake quite dramatically throughout the year. It is a good idea to call ahead to check on these levels before you arrive. Please note that if you do bring a pet, they will need to be kept on a leash at all times. Quiet time is observed between the hours of 10pm to 8am. Camping on the shoreline is strictly prohibited.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

New Melones Lake Marina

P.O. Box 1389 Angels Camp, CA 95222 (209) 785-3300

Full service marina with grocery store

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