Pardee Reservoir is a reservoir in Calaveras County, California and covers about 2,150.6 acres, reaches about 96.7 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 198,000 acre-feet.
Wind can change Pardee Reservoir quickly, so pick one manageable section and learn it before crossing open water. Deep water at Pardee Reservoir gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.
Pardee Reservoir FAQs
What is a simple way to start fishing for hardhead at Pardee Reservoir?
Use a simple moving bait near cover; keep the bait above soft bottom.
What does the 96.7 feet deepest point mean when fishing Pardee Reservoir?
Treat 96.7 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.
What is the best reason to change spots at Pardee Reservoir?
Move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite; use water color to choose the first lure, then try a brighter bait when the water is dirty.
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