Modoc County · lake · 5 acres
Cave Lake
1 stocking on record · CDFW
Cave Lake is a lake in Modoc County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 17, 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
Partly cloudy
81°
55°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
83°
58°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
55°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 17 | 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
- Lily Lake0.3 mistocked May 31, 2026
- Rack Lake1.1 mi
- Poison Lake2.6 mi
- Mosquito Flat3.1 mi
- Hogback Creek2.6 mi
- West Fork Dismal Creek3.2 mi
- Middle Fork Deep Creek4.9 mi
- South Fork Deep Creek4.9 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.
Cave Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cave Lake?+
Cave Lake is stocked with Trout in Modoc County, California, most recently on May 17, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cave 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 Cave Lake?+
Cave Lake is a lake in Modoc County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated May 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.