Jenkinson Lake


Jenkinson Lake is a lake located in El Dorado County, California near Pollock Pines, California.
There are two main parts, the upper and lower lake. The lower lake is about eight times larger than the upper lake, which is to the northeast of its partner. The lower lake is more of a rounded body, while the upper is more narrow.
In the upper eastern area of the upper lake lies a large inlet, which can be traced to a waterfall.
The Sly Park Dam can be found to the southern part of the lake, and an auxiliary dam can be found to the southeast.

Lake Activities

Common activities include boating, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking / biking.
The has developed an advisory for Jenkinson Lake because of mercury found in fish caught from this water body. The provides safe eating advice for Rainbow Trout, sunfish species, and black bass species.