Getting There

Kinney Reservoir in Alpine County can be reached via Highway 4 at Ebbett's Pass. Ebbett's Pass is a 30 minute drive from Markleeville or a 30 minute drive from Lake Alpine. There is parking at Kinney Reservoir right off of the highway. Kinney Reservoir is a roadside water and is visible from the highway. I usually park on the west side of Highway 4, near the gate at Kinney Reservoir to hike into Lower Kinney Lake.

The Hike

There is no hike to Kinney Reservoir as it is a roadside lake. There is a hike around Kinney Reservoir for the dedicated.

The Fishing

The Rainbows were biting at Kinney Reservoir! While fishing Kinney Reservoir, I found action casting from the west shore; starting from the dam to around the peninsula. I had luck using powerbait and inflated crawlers around the peninsula at Kinney Reservoir. Kinney Reservoir is a great place to take the kids. Kinney Reservoir gets planted with Rainbows twice a year and is a great roadside fishery!