Placer County · reservoir · 54 acres
Big Reservoir
Big Reservoir is a reservoir in Placer County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; 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
87°
66°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
89°
69°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
92°
66°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Sugar Pine Reservoir2.1 mistocked Feb 1, 2026
- Forbes Creek2.4 mi
- Humbug Creek3.0 mi
- Pagge Creek2.7 mi
- North Fork North Fork American River3.3 mi
- McBride Creek4.5 mi
- Brimstone Creek4.5 mi
- Cottage Home Creek4.4 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.
Big Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Reservoir?+
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 Big Reservoir?+
Big Reservoir is a reservoir in Placer County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.