Lake McClure - Coulterville, CA

Lake Information
Fish Species: | Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Spotted Bass |
Lake McClure, near Coulterville, is a 7,000-acre reservoir known for its excellent multi-species fishing and Sierra foothill beauty. Spotted bass are the stars here—aggressive, numerous, and active year-round. Spring brings bass into shallow water, where finesse tactics like drop-shotting or small swimbaits shine. Largemouth and occasional smallmouth bass also show up, especially near rocky points.
Trout fishing is strong in cooler months thanks to regular rainbow trout stockings. Trollers find success with spoons and flashers, while shore anglers use PowerBait or worms at spots like Barrett Cove. Kokanee salmon are present but less abundant, making them a special bonus for deep trollers.
For panfish lovers, the lake offers healthy populations of crappie, bluegill, and sunfish—best targeted in coves with worms or jigs in spring and summer. Channel catfish provide summer-night action using cut bait near brushy areas.
Lake McClure features great boating access, marina services, and plenty of space for kayaks and float tubes. Shore fishing is available near Barrett Cove and Bagby.
With fewer crowds, strong fish populations, and beautiful surroundings, McClure offers some of Central California’s most rewarding fishing across all skill levels.
Trout fishing is strong in cooler months thanks to regular rainbow trout stockings. Trollers find success with spoons and flashers, while shore anglers use PowerBait or worms at spots like Barrett Cove. Kokanee salmon are present but less abundant, making them a special bonus for deep trollers.
For panfish lovers, the lake offers healthy populations of crappie, bluegill, and sunfish—best targeted in coves with worms or jigs in spring and summer. Channel catfish provide summer-night action using cut bait near brushy areas.
Lake McClure features great boating access, marina services, and plenty of space for kayaks and float tubes. Shore fishing is available near Barrett Cove and Bagby.
With fewer crowds, strong fish populations, and beautiful surroundings, McClure offers some of Central California’s most rewarding fishing across all skill levels.
Latest Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
2-13-2025 | Rainbow Trout | Lake McClure | 1000 |
11-17-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
11-13-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
12-05-2022 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
11-28-2022 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
4-14-2025 | California Fish and Game planted 50,000 Kokanee fingerlings at McClure Point today! California Fish and Game planted 50,000 Kokanee fingerlings... more » |
Lake McSwain Marina |
4-7-2022 | Planted 50,000 fingerling chinook salmon Check it out, @californiadfw planted 50,000 fingerling chinook... more » |
Lake McSwain Marina |
4-4-2022 | RB Bass Outdoors angler Christopher Evola with a Lake McClure fishing report Lake McClure Fishing Report Date : 02/27/22 Time: 0700-1300 Hours Moon... more » |
RB Bass |
4-1-2021 | Lake MCCLure Fishing Report Lake McClure Fishing Report Tim Meeks and I decided... more » |
RB Bass |
9-18-2020 | Lake McClure Fishing Report by Christian Ostrander Hit Lake McClure this past Wednesday. I haven’t... more » |
RB Bass |
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