California
Trout in California
Trout are on record in 150 California waters, with 1,352 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May through July.
When does California stock trout?
Waters holding trout
- Kern River64×
- Owens River35×
- Baum Lake25×
- Middle Fork Stanislaus River23×
- Pleasant Valley Reservoir18×
- Sacramento River17×
- South Fork Stanislaus River17×
- Avocado Lake17×
- Convict Lake16×
- Coffee Creek15×
- East Fork Trinity River15×
- Merced River15×
- Lake Almanor15×
- Big Bear Lake14×
- Pinecrest Lake14×
- Lone Pine Creek13×
- Silver Lake13×
- Diaz Lake13×
- South Fork Tuolumne River12×
- South Fork Battle Creek12×
- Lake Siskiyou12×
- Nora Lake12×
- Rock Creek Lake12×
- Shasta Lake12×
- Bass Lake12×
- Angels Creek11×
- North Fork Stanislaus River11×
- White Pines Lake11×
- South Fork San Joaquin River11×
- Convict Creek11×
- Halsey Forebay10×
- Lake Gregory10×
- Upper Blue Lake10×
- Reyes Creek10×
- South Lake10×
- June Lake10×
- Dinkey Creek10×
- Mammoth Creek10×
- Shaver Lake10×
- Lake Mary9×
110 more on the California map.
Freshest trout stockings
- South Fork Tuolumne RiverJul 26, 2026
- Pinecrest LakeJul 26, 2026
- Sacramento RiverJul 26, 2026
- Convict LakeJul 26, 2026
- Lewiston LakeJul 26, 2026
- Lake MamieJul 26, 2026
- Lake MaryJul 26, 2026
- Mammoth LakesJul 26, 2026
- Trinity LakeJul 26, 2026
- Middle Fork Stanislaus RiverJul 26, 2026
- North Fork Stanislaus RiverJul 26, 2026
- South Fork Stanislaus RiverJul 26, 2026
- South Fork Santa Ana RiverJul 26, 2026
- Santa Ana RiverJul 26, 2026
- Big Bear LakeJul 26, 2026
- Courtright ReservoirJul 26, 2026
- Jenks LakeJul 26, 2026
- West Walker RiverJul 26, 2026
- Little Walker RiverJul 26, 2026
- Angels CreekJul 26, 2026
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Trout in California — FAQ
Where can I catch trout in California?+
Trout are on record in 150 California waters, including Kern River, Owens River, Baum Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does California stock trout?+
California stocks trout most heavily in May through July, going by 1,352 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for trout in California?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.