Amador County · reservoir · 722 acres
Lower Bear River Reservoir
Stocked 6× since 2025 · CDFW
Lower Bear River Reservoir is a reservoir in Amador County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 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
82°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
84°
64°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
86°
63°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | 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
- Sugar Pine Creek0.4 mi
- Little Bear River0.8 mi
- Rattlesnake Creek1.9 mi
- Bear River Reservoir2.5 mi
- Cole Creek3.9 mi
- Peddler Creek3.8 mi
- Moore Creek4.3 mi
- Tragedy Creek3.9 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.
Lower Bear River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lower Bear River Reservoir?+
Lower Bear River Reservoir is stocked with Trout in Amador County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lower Bear River Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Lower Bear River Reservoir peaks in July and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lower Bear River Reservoir?+
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 Lower Bear River Reservoir?+
Lower Bear River Reservoir is a reservoir in Amador County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.