Madera County · reservoir · 17 acres
Manzanita Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · CDFW
Manzanita Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 29, 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
93°
72°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
75°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
100°
74°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 9 | 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
- Pitcher Creek1.4 mi
- Peckinpah Creek1.3 mi
- South Fork Willow Creek2.4 mistocked May 31, 2026
- North Fork Willow Creek2.4 mistocked Jun 21, 2026
- Sand Creek3.9 mi
- Browns Creek3.9 mi
- Lake Moic3.4 mi
- Gertrude Creek3.5 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.
Manzanita Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Manzanita Lake?+
Manzanita Lake is stocked with Trout in Madera County, California, most recently on Mar 29, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Manzanita Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Manzanita Lake peaks in January and March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Manzanita 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 Manzanita Lake?+
Manzanita Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.