Sacramento County · reservoir · 526 acres
Lake Natoma
Lake Natoma is a reservoir in Sacramento County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; 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
101°
64°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
103°
61°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
104°
63°
8 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Alder Creek0.2 mi
- Willow Creek1.0 mi
- Willow Hill Reservoir2.7 mi
- Baldwin Reservoir5.2 mi
- Hunkle Reservoir5.3 mi
- North Fork Reservoir (historical)5.4 mi
- North Fork American River5.8 mi
- Mather Lake6.5 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
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.
Lake Natoma fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Natoma?+
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 Lake Natoma?+
Lake Natoma is a reservoir in Sacramento County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.