Shasta County · lake · 74 acres
Baum Lake
Stocked 25× since 2025 · CDFW
Baum Lake is a lake in Shasta County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 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
Clear
94°
58°
18 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
64°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
64°
15 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Baum Lake get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April through August.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Crystal Lake0.8 mi
- Rising River2.2 mi
- Rising River Lake2.9 mi
- Sucker Springs Creek3.6 mi
- Chalk Reservoir4.1 mi
- Hat Creek3.9 mi
- Warner Grade Reservoir5.3 mi
- Soldier Mountain Reservoir7.2 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.
Baum Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Baum Lake?+
Baum Lake is stocked with Trout in Shasta County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Baum Lake get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 2025, stocking at Baum Lake peaks in April through August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Baum 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 Baum Lake?+
Baum Lake is a lake in Shasta County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.