Indian Valley Reservoir
- Type
- Remote reservoir
- Speed limit
- 10 mph; 5 mph within 200 yards of shore
- Managed by
- BLM and Yolo County
- Fishing
- Bass, kokanee, crappie, trout, catfish
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- Boat launch
- Fishing
- Camping
About this lake
Indian Valley Reservoir is a remote lake in the hills east of Clear Lake, with recreation run by the BLM and Yolo County. A 10 mph limit keeps it quiet.
On the water
Boats are limited to 10 mph, and 5 mph within 200 yards of shore. The water drops low by late summer, so check levels before towing.
Fishing and camping
Anglers catch bass, kokanee, crappie, trout and catfish. Blue Oaks has 6 free BLM sites, Kowalski is a boat-in or hike-in camp, and Yolo County runs an RV campground near the dam. Access is on gravel Walker Ridge Road.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The last stretch is on Walker Ridge Road, a gravel road; take it slowly with a trailer.
Water levels
The reservoir drops low in summer, so call ahead to check that the launch reaches the water.
- Camping
- Blue Oaks (free), Kowalski (boat-in), county RV park
- County phone
- (530) 662-0265
What's here
Launch
Boat launch at the reservoir
Camping
Blue Oaks (6 free sites), Kowalski boat-in or hike-in camp and a Yolo County RV campground near the dam
Fishing
Bass, kokanee, crappie, trout and catfish
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- 10 mph speed limit; 5 mph within 200 yards of shoreblm.gov ↗
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