San Luis Obispo County · reservoir · 27 acres · seasonal
Atascadero Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Atascadero Lake is a reservoir in San Luis Obispo County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 22, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
53°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
92°
59°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
100°
58°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 25 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Paloma Creek2.1 mi
- Eagle Creek2.4 mi
- Atascadero Creek2.8 mi
- Orange Flat3.2 mi
- Hale Creek3.3 mi
- Trout Creek3.7 mi
- Santa Margarita Creek3.7 mi
- Graves Creek5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Atascadero Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Atascadero Lake?+
Atascadero Lake is stocked with Trout in San Luis Obispo County, California, most recently on Mar 22, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Atascadero Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Atascadero Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Atascadero Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Atascadero Lake?+
Atascadero Lake is a reservoir in San Luis Obispo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.