Location and Directions: Jenks Lake is located in the beautiful San Bernadino mountains, near the city of Redlands. From I-10 at Redlands exit on Orange St. and go North to Lugonia St. Turn Right on Lugonia, it turns into Mentone and then turns into Hwy 38 into | Click for a printable version of this map
| the mountains towards Big Bear. When you pass the town of Angelus Oaks, travel approx. 5.5 miles to Jenks Lake Rd - W. Turn Right and travel 2.3 miles. Turn left at the entrance to the lake. General Info: Jenks Lake is a small mountain lake of 10 surface acres. It is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. There are picnic tables, hiking trails and a swim beach for the kids. Parking is $5 per vehicle. (Forest Permit not valid here) There are restrooms but no consessions. Nearest supplies are in Angelus Oaks. There and numerous campgrounds located along Jenks Lake Rd. There is No Smoking allowed anywhere around the lake. Also, this an active bear area. Please use caution and do not disturb the wildlife. For more information, visit the San Gorgonio Wilderness web site or call (909) 794-1123 Other lakes and rivers in the area: Green Valley Lake Big Bear Lake Arrowbear Lake Santa Ana River
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Fishing Pier at Jenks Lake | No motor boats are allowed. Rowboats, canoes, kayaks and float-tubes are permitted. There is no launch ramp and you must carry your vessel down a flight of steps.Fishing Info: This lake is stocked with rainbow trout during the Spring and Summer by the DFG. There are also some largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and catfish here. Comments and Tips: As you walk down the steps from the entrance, you can choose to fish on either the left or right hand side of the lake. The left side (N) has more shade, toilets, picnic tables and even a swim beach. The right side (S) is kind of steep and rugged with not a lot of shade. The left side is more comfortable, but is more popular, especially for the weekend crowd. The right side is more quiet and secluded but you'll have to rough it a little. From what I have seen, the fishing seems to be equally as good from either side.
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