Spicer Meadow Reservoir - Bear Valley, CA
Fish Spot Details
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout |
Spicer Meadow Reservoir is a 2,000-acre high-elevation lake located near Bear Valley in Alpine County, sitting at approximately 6,600 feet in the Sierra Nevada. It is known for its cold, clear waters and excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. The lake is regularly stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and holdover trout are common due to favorable conditions.
Shore anglers find good success in the spring and fall using salmon eggs, PowerBait, and worms along coves and inlet zones. Fly fishing is highly effective during summer hatches, with nymphs, woolly buggers, and dry flies producing well. Trolling is productive in mid to late summer, with fish holding in deeper thermoclines. Anglers use flashers, spoons, and trolling flies to cover water efficiently.
Boat access is limited to small craft due to a 10-horsepower motor restriction, preserving the lake’s quiet, wilderness character. Kayakers and float tubers particularly enjoy the solitude and low fishing pressure. Camping is available nearby, and the lake is a prime destination for anglers combining fishing with hiking or backpacking into adjacent alpine streams.
Spicer Meadow is a standout location for those seeking quality trout fishing in a remote, peaceful Sierra setting, away from crowds and close to nature.
Shore anglers find good success in the spring and fall using salmon eggs, PowerBait, and worms along coves and inlet zones. Fly fishing is highly effective during summer hatches, with nymphs, woolly buggers, and dry flies producing well. Trolling is productive in mid to late summer, with fish holding in deeper thermoclines. Anglers use flashers, spoons, and trolling flies to cover water efficiently.
Boat access is limited to small craft due to a 10-horsepower motor restriction, preserving the lake’s quiet, wilderness character. Kayakers and float tubers particularly enjoy the solitude and low fishing pressure. Camping is available nearby, and the lake is a prime destination for anglers combining fishing with hiking or backpacking into adjacent alpine streams.
Spicer Meadow is a standout location for those seeking quality trout fishing in a remote, peaceful Sierra setting, away from crowds and close to nature.
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 11-16-2025 | Lake is low and dock is out of the water Now Open. Lake is low and dock is out... more » |
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods |
| 7-29-2025 | Spicer Reservoir Report Now Open. You must self inspect your watercraft... more » |
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods |
| 7-10-2025 | Spicer Medadow Reservoir Report You must self inspect your watercraft for golden... more » |
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods |
| 6-30-2025 | Spicer Medadow Reservoir Report Now Open. You must self inspect your watercraft... more » |
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods |
| 6-3-2025 | Spicer Medadow Reservoir is Now Open Now Open. You must self inspect your watercraft... more » |
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods |
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