Plumas County · reservoir · 1,731 acres
Bucks Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Bucks Lake is a reservoir in Plumas County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 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
83°
58°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
84°
62°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
61°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
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
- Daniels Creek1.0 mi
- Haskins Creek1.1 mi
- Right Hand Branch Mill Creek1.3 mi
- South Fork Haskins Creek1.3 mi
- Whitehorse Creek1.2 mi
- Middle Fork Mill Creek1.6 mi
- Thompson Lake1.9 mi
- Mosquito Creek2.8 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.
Bucks Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bucks Lake?+
Bucks Lake is stocked with Trout in Plumas County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bucks Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Bucks Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bucks 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 Bucks Lake?+
Bucks Lake is a reservoir in Plumas County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.