Nevada County · lake · 834 acres
Donner Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Donner Lake is a lake in Nevada 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
84°
54°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
86°
60°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
88°
55°
13 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- South Fork Cold Creek2.3 mi
- Cold Creek2.2 mi
- Lake Angela3.3 mi
- Flora Lake3.3 mi
- South Fork Prosser Creek4.3 mi
- North Fork Prosser Creek4.3 mi
- Azalea Lake3.5 mi
- Summit Lake3.7 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.
Donner Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Donner Lake?+
Donner Lake is stocked with Trout in Nevada County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Donner Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Donner Lake peaks in February, July, August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Donner 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 Donner Lake?+
Donner Lake is a lake in Nevada 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.