Lake McSwain

The Lake McSwain Spring Trout Derby will be held this year on April 1 and 2. Anglers can begin fishing at 6 a.m. the first day. The derby ends at noon the following day. The Spring Derby will continue to rely on the smart phone app FishDonkey. “The spectacular scenery this time of year always offers an outstanding backdrop for fishing,”…

The Lake McSwain Spring Trout Derby will be held this year on April 1st and 2nd. Anglers can begin fishing at 6 a.m. the first day. The derby ends at noon the…

The Lake McSwain Fall Trout Derby is back – and it’s slated for the first weekend in October. Based on the overwhelming popularity and interest, the Fall…

The Lake McSwain Fall Trout Derby is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3. Based on the overwhelming interest from anglers in the Spring Derby, it will again rely on the smart phone app FishDonkey. “Our anglers really had a good time and expressed their desire for additional derbies through FishDonkey,” said Brooke Gutierrez, Director…

(Merced Irrigation District update) Under current coronavirus health orders, the definition of local residency for access to Lakes McClure…

(Merced Irrigation District press release) Camping will resume at all Lakes McClure and McSwain recreation areas for nearby, local residents…

(MID press release) Residents within 10 miles of Lake McClure, as well as residents within Coulterville and La Grange, will have access to limited recreation at Lakes McClure and McSwain, Merced Irrigation District announced today. This is in addition to the access provided to residents from Mariposa County and the Eastern…