Folsom Lake Rising Fast

Recent rains have been very good to Folsom Lake… water levels have risen dramatically in the last 2 weeks. Since March 13, water levels in the lake have jumped 29 feet, and the lake is around as high as it was last time at this year. Though recent rains have been helpful, we won’t truly know how much these storms are helping water needs until snowpack is measured.

Let’s Go Fishing

Folsom anglers and weekend warriors… we now have a Fishing Map for Folsom Lake available. Find out all the spots to go fishing and what to use as bait. It also includes launch locations, picnic areas, and camping too.

Also see: Folsom Lake Trails Map

Popular Campground Closing

Peninsula Campground, located at the convergence of the North Fork and South Fork on Folsom Lake, is closing July 18. Staff shortages and a sewer failure over the July 4 weekend caused the closure; With 11 out of 21 employees staffed considered “minimal”, and the park only operating on 8, the popular campground had no choice but to close to visitors. Those with reservations will be given the choice of another campground or a refund.

Spillway Gates Begin

Folsom Dam’s spillway construction continues with a new phase – spillway gates. Excavation work has finished, and now a $126 million project to build new gates begins. Once completed, the lake will be able to dump water at a faster rate in the event of a large storm.

2 Jet Skis Collide

1 man was taken to UCDavis Medical Center following a jet ski crash on Folsom Lake. The accident occurred around 7pm this evening. The other ski driver refused treatment and the extent of their injuries is unknown.

Drowning at Folsom Lake

A 50-year old man has been recovered by dive teams at Folsom Lake. The man either fell or jumped out of a boat and never resurfaced. The drowning occurred in the Brown’s Ravine area.

Hot Temps, Cool Lake

Folsom Lake has been popular with the warm temperatures; however if you go, consider the following: the lake is high, which means fewer parking spots. Also, don’t forget a life jacket, as the lake is still full of icy cold snow runoff.

Boy Saved By Off-Duty Fire Captain

Captain Eric Lefkove is credited with saving a young man’s life, following a personal watercraft accident, which happened near his boat on Folsom Lake. One boy was motionless in the water and Lefkove pulled him out and administered first aid. The boy is now in stable condition but the long-term extent of his injuries is not known.
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5 MPH Ban on Lake Lifted

Boaters will be happy to know that the 5 MPH ban is no longer in effect on Folsom Lake. The lake has gotten high enough that boaters have less obstacles to contend with. Debris from recent storms and other unmarked hazards may still be around though, so boat with caution.

Dike Work Begins Soon

Folsom Lake will soon be undergoing some dike work to Dikes 4 and 6 in the Granite Bay area. The $2 million project, unrelated to the Dam raise, will add filters and drains to help eliminate internal erosion.