Rollins Reservoir - Colfax, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
Rollins Reservoir, Colfax, CA, is a premier multi-species fishery in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It supports robust populations of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, alongside regularly stocked rainbow and brown trout, and seasonal kokanee salmon. Optimal angling strategies encompass pitching and flipping for bass around submerged structure, and precise depth trolling for trout and kokanee. Catfish and panfish offer consistent action. While current fishing reports may vary, the reservoir's diverse topography and species selection provide year-round opportunities. Anglers should adapt techniques to fluctuating water levels and temperatures, and prioritize electronics for structure identification.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
11-17-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-07-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
3-10-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
2-09-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-08-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
12-8-2015 Rollins Lake Fishing Report
I spent a few hours on Rollins, i... more »
RB Bass
7-28-2015 Rollins Reservoir Reports
Due to the Low water levels at Folsom,... more »
Nor Cal Fish Reports
3-28-2007 Rollins Lake Fish Report 03-28-2007
Some nice brown trout were being caught up... more »

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