Alameda County · reservoir
Horseshoe Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir in Alameda County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 1, 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
Overcast
78°
58°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Clear
80°
58°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Mostly clear
82°
56°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 2 | 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
- Rainbow Lake0.2 mi
- Lago Los Osos0.5 mi
- Shinn Pond0.9 mi
- Kaiser Pond1.3 mi
- Tule Pond1.9 mi
- Dry Creek2.1 mi
- Niles Reservoir2.5 mi
- Lake Elizabeth2.9 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.
Horseshoe Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Horseshoe Lake?+
Horseshoe Lake is stocked with Trout in Alameda County, California, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Horseshoe Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Horseshoe Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Lake?+
Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir in Alameda County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.