Nevada County · reservoir · 220 acres
Lake of the Pines
Lake of the Pines is a reservoir in Nevada 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
99°
71°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
101°
72°
8 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
104°
70°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Lake Combie1.9 mi
- Salt Creek2.4 mi
- South Wolf Creek2.3 mi
- Magnolia Creek3.2 mi
- Wolf Creek3.7 mi
- Halsey Forebay4.6 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
- Lake Theodore5.1 mi
- Lake Arthur5.4 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.
Lake of the Pines fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake of the Pines?+
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 of the Pines?+
Lake of the Pines is a reservoir in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.