Merced County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,858 cfs typical
Merced River
Stocked 15× since 2025 · CDFW
Merced River is a stream in Merced 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
96°
61°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
101°
60°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
110°
60°
7 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Merced River get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mud Slough1.8 mi
- Orestimba Creek5.3 mi
- Crow Creek5.2 mi
- Garzas Creek8.9 mi
- East Branch Salt Slough7.9 mi
- Pear Slough9.5 mi
- Los Banos Creek10.3 mi
- Little Salado Creek9.1 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.
Merced River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Merced River?+
Merced River is stocked with Trout in Merced County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Merced River get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking at Merced River peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Merced River?+
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 Merced River?+
Merced River is a stream in Merced 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.