Stanislaus County · lake · 1,747 acres
Modesto Reservoir
Stocked 3× since 2025 · CDFW
Modesto Reservoir is a lake in Stanislaus County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Nov 2, 2025. 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
98°
66°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
101°
64°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
107°
65°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Ketcham Slough2.1 mi
- Cashman Creek3.7 mi
- Turlock Lake6.2 mi
- North Fork Dry Creek6.6 mi
- Rydberg Creek7.1 mi
- Rushing Lake6.8 mi
- Peaslee Creek7.9 mi
- Wildcat Creek9.8 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.
Modesto Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Modesto Reservoir?+
Modesto Reservoir is stocked with Trout in Stanislaus County, California, most recently on Nov 2, 2025 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Modesto 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 Modesto Reservoir?+
Modesto Reservoir is a lake in Stanislaus County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Nov 2, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.