El Dorado County · reservoir · 10,949 acres
Folsom Lake
Stocked 7× since 2025 · CDFW
Folsom Lake is a reservoir in El Dorado County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 15, 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
97°
63°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
64°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
102°
64°
7 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 23 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 9 | 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
- South Fork American River1.0 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
- North Fork American River1.8 mi
- Green Spring Creek2.3 mi
- New York Creek2.6 mi
- Allegheny Creek2.7 mi
- North Fork Reservoir (historical)2.9 mi
- Hunkle Reservoir3.2 mi
- Baldwin Reservoir3.6 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.
Folsom Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Folsom Lake?+
Folsom Lake is stocked with Trout in El Dorado County, California, most recently on Mar 15, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Folsom Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at Folsom Lake peaks in January, November, December. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Folsom 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 Folsom Lake?+
Folsom Lake is a reservoir in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.