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Guide To Fishing At Lake McClure In Central CA

AKA: McClure Point Recreational Area

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Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and kokanee salmon at Lake McClure in California.

Lake McClure, CA

A boating and fishing gem in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Lake McClure is a 7,100 acre reservoir, located in the center of the state in Mariposa County. The flooded, twisting and winding riverbed has eighty miles of shoreline, with plenty of room fulfill all your outdoor and watersport dreams.

The fishing is generally very good. Bass and trout are the main draw for fishing enthusiasts, but the lake also provides good fishing for catfish, bluegill and kokanee salmon. Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, family boats and pontoon boats are all popular here. Boating access is available at McClure Point Recreational Area and Cemetery Ridge, mid lake on the west side of the main lake. In the northwest corner of the lake there are boat launch ramps at Barrett Cove Recreation Area and at Barrett Cove Marina Cafe. Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area, in the northeast corner of the lake also has a nice boat landing and parking. Bagby Recreation Area in the southeast corner of the lake also has a boat ramp and parking.

Primary fish species residing in Lake McClure

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Spotted bass Channel catfish Flathead catfish Black crappie Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Brown trout Bluegill Kokanee Salmon

Lake McClure Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Marinas

Barrett Cove Marina Cafe
Coulterville, CA 95311
209 378-2435

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bagby Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the south end of the Golden Chain Highway bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Barrett Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Piney Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Barrett Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Barrett Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Highway 132, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

McClure Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Lake McClure Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

McClure Point Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Boat Club Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

McClure Point Recreational Area Campground - 855 800-2267

Horseshoe Bend Recreational Area Campground - 855 800-2267

Lake McClure CA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Lake McClure
McClure Point Recreational Area
9090 Lake McClure Rd
Snelling, CA 95369
855 800-2267

 

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Lake McClure, in California.