Tulloch Lake

Tulloch Lake Kayak, Canoe, SUP & Kayak Fishing Information
Lake Tulloch offers fifty-five
miles of scenic shoreline and picturesque
coves
to explore. Surrounded by the majestic Table
Mountain range and mature oaks throughout, it boasts
some of the best paddling opportunities in
California. This lake is particularly pretty in
the early spring when the hillsides are still
emerald green.
Lake Tulloch is a recreational reservoir located in the Sierra Foothills near the historic town of Copperopolis. The lake, which features long distance paddling opportunities around its 55 miles of beautiful shoreline, is one of the few lakes in California that allows private waterfront homes and docks. It's convenient location, less than two hours from San Francisco Bay Area, makes it the ideal place for a weekend paddling getaway.
There are three boat launches locations
situated on different arms of the lake. Each
arm averages about eight miles of shoreline.
In addition, the arms are narrow, so you are
able to easily paddle across to the other
side in case the wind picks up or you become
tired. Lake Tulloch has had a minimal amount
of boat traffic the few times I have been
here on the weekends during the summer. The
center of the lake is open to the wind,
providing for windsailing, jet and
waterskiing. The natural beauty, and the
bountiful wildlife will satisfy every
outdoor enthusiastic at Lake Tulloch.
Lake Tulloch can produce a few trophy rainbow trout throughout the year. The lake has a wide variety of species of fish including small and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, trout, and salmon. Trolling for rainbow trout will provide you with the best action.
Average Temp |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
High | 56 | 59 | 62 | 68 | 70 | 87 | 94 | 94 | 88 | 78 | 63 | 56 |
Low | 32 | 34 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 51 | 56 | 55 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 31 |
Open: Lake Tulloch is open daily year-round for boating, twenty-four hours a day, with running lights at night. The reservoir’s boat speed limit is 45 m.p.h. except in the restricted 5 m.p.h. zones.
Fees: Lake Tulloch has day use, launch, pet and camping fees.
Lake Facilities: The north side of the lake
offers two facilities: Copper Cove and Poker Flat.
Copper Cove has a lake side restaurant, launch ramp,
moorings and gasoline. Poker Flat has a restaurant,
marina, launch ramp and fuel. South Lake Tulloch Marina (Boat
Rentals)