Sweetwater Reservoir
Sweetwater Reservoir Shoreline Fishing
Please note that fishing programs are subject to closure at any time due to elevated fire conditions, Red Flag Warnings, inclement weather or any other safety concerns.
COVID-19 OPERATIONS UPDATE:
On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Sweetwater Authority reopened the recreational fishing program at Sweetwater Reservoir. Here are the details:
Sweetwater Reservoir
Open Saturday through Monday
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Health Warning: Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; please stop the spread of COVID-19 by following these rules:
- Please follow and obey all other fishing program rules posted
- Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet from other people (except those who reside in the same household)
- Face coverings are required
- (Per CDPH Guidance on California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance)
- Patrons are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl alcohol and use it frequently
- Please pack out what you pack in
- Port-a-potties are open
The details of Sweetwater Authority Safe re-opening plan can be found here.
Hours
October through February
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March through September
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sweetwater Reservoir fishing is open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and is closed for the following major holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas
Daily Fees
- $5 per adult
- $2 per child under 16 (must be with an adult)
- $3 per car for non-fishing visitors
Note: fishing fees are in effect
Quagga Mussel Prevention
No live freshwater bait, including shiners, crawdads, etc. To prevent the further spread of Quagga Mussels, Sweetwater Authority has banned the use of live bait from freshwater sources at Loveland and Sweetwater Reservoirs. The ban does not apply to mealworms, redworms, crickets, etc.