California Trout Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: California trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Use the current-week and date-range filters for planned plants. A listed Sunday-to-Saturday span means stocking is expected sometime during that week, not necessarily before the weekend. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 266 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (2087 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from CDFW Fish Planting Schedule; confirm current conditions with the official report.
Best time to go
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–7 days
Find recently stocked waters near you →Recent trout stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Bishop Creek Lower | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Bucks Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Halsey Forebay | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Lone Pine Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Owens River, Section 3 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Silver Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Antelope Reservoir | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Battle Creek South Fork | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Bear River Reservoir Lower | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Blue Lake Lower | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Blue Lake Upper | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Carson River East Fork | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Carson River West Fork | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Deer Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Gold Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Green Valley Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Gregory Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Jackson Meadows Reservoir | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Kirkwood Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Lee Vining Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Lee Vining Creek South Fork | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Owens River, Section 2 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Robinson Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Rock Creek, Section 1 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Rock Creek, Section 2 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Rush Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Trumbull Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Twin Lake Upper, Bridgeport | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Virginia Lake Lower | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Virginia Lake Upper | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | West Walker River, Section 2 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 19, 2026 | West Walker River, Section 3 | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Angels Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Baker Creek | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Baum Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Big Bear Lake | Trout | — | Agency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Bishop Creek Lower | Trout | — | Agency |
FAQ
When are trout stocked in California?
Use the current-week and date-range filters for planned plants. A listed Sunday-to-Saturday span means stocking is expected sometime during that week, not necessarily before the weekend. Recent normalized rows: 266 in the last 30 days.
How soon after trout stocking should you fish?
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines. Typical window: 1–7 days.
Where is the official California stocking report?
Use California fish planting schedule from California Department of Fish & Wildlife. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
Related: California stocking guide · Stocking near me map