Sierra County · lake · 41 acres
Lower Sardine Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Lower Sardine Lake is a lake in Sierra County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 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
83°
55°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
84°
60°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
87°
57°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | 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
- Sand Pond0.3 mi
- Volcano Lake0.5 mistocked Oct 12, 2025
- Upper Sardine Lake0.6 mi
- Packer Creek0.9 mi
- Saxonia Lake0.7 mi
- Sardine Creek1.0 mi
- Mud Lake1.1 mi
- Dugan Pond1.1 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 Sardine Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lower Sardine Lake?+
Lower Sardine Lake is stocked with Trout in Sierra County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lower Sardine Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Lower Sardine Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lower Sardine 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 Lower Sardine Lake?+
Lower Sardine Lake is a lake in Sierra County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.