Little Panoche Dam

Overview

Little Panoche Dam is managed by Bureau of Reclamation and is located near Firebaugh, California. Little Panoche Dam is a feature of the Central Valley Project - San Luis Unit. The area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by foot only. Parking lot provided. Nearest main highway, I-5. Nearest community, Los Banos (18 miles north of Dam). Birdwatching, sightseeing, picnicking, and nature study allowed. Hunting of all game species in season. Fishing allowed in the pool. Predominate species are black bass, bluegill, and white catfish.

Things to Do at Little Panoche Dam

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Little Panoche Dam include:

Nearby Activities

Fishing
Hunting
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Site is about 5 miles west of I-5 on Little Panoche Road in Western Fresno County.

GPS Coordinates: 36.78632000000000, -120.79893000000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 209-826-0463

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Additional Information

Little Panoche Dam

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