Lake Amador
Elevation: 485 feet
Surface Acres: 425

Lake Amador Resort is located in the foothills of the Sierras and is only one hour from Sacramento or Stockton and two hours from the entire Bay area.

Weekly trout plants of up to 5000 pounds, averaging 2-6+lbs each provide not only fabulous fishing, but also the best catching ratio in the country. Besides trout, Lake Amador held the Largemouth Bass record for Northern California for over 10 years at 17.1 lbs. which still stands as the individual lake record was set by Tim Kamura, of Sacramento. The bass fishing is simply superb!

The lake was first planted in 1969 and was one of the first Northern California lakes to get Florida-strain largemouth.

Other trophy fish are also abundant. Huge Catfish up to 40 pounds are caught all summer long. Slab side Crappie and 2 pound Bluegill round out the bountiful fish population that is waiting to provide you with hours of exciting fishing entertainment. You will also find a well-stocked bait & tackle store along with a full line of rental boats located in the lodge.

Lake Amador now has an expanded launch ramp with new docks and a paved parking area. The parking area is now lighted at night for those nocturnal fishing adventures. No Jet Ski’s or Water Skiing allowed.

For more information, you can call (209) 274-4739

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Name: Larry Hemphill	Date: 2009-08-06
Location: Yuba City	E-Mail: lunkerlarry@comcast.net
Water Teamp: 80-82	Water Clarity: 2
Report: I have night fished Amador hundreds of times in the last 30 years and have seen all kinds of weather, but last night was different. I think the bass knew it too. Full moon night - for awhile. Soon the moon was dimmed by off and on clouds and later it became quite dark by thick clouds and the incoming cold front. Stiff breeze from the west lasted into the a.m. - very rare in the summer. There were lots of boats of course, but don't know if there was a lot of catchin'! We had a slow night - my client lost 2 and I lost 2 or 3 but landed 2 in the 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb range. Don't feel too bad for him - he has previously landed bass to 12 lbs at Amador! I did talk to some nice fellas before leaving and they did catch 2 small bass - and another "nice" bass - a 10 pounder!! That was a good 3 fish limit!!!
Tips: Try again in September?! I think the weather slowed the bite for sure. My client was self-contained, bring several rods all rigged with good stuff. He got his hits on a Senko and a jig. I couldn't get bit on plastic worms and othe baits. All my bites were on the D&M Piranha swim jig, black/blue, with a Yamamoto grub trailer. Those bites were about 20 feet deep and before midnight. I lost the first 2 because I forgot the hook on the first swim jig was dull. My error! Those "chatter" type baits require a sharp hook.