Placer County · reservoir · 186 acres
North Fork Lake
North Fork Lake is a reservoir in Placer County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; 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
103°
71°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
103°
72°
8 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
106°
71°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Arthur1.9 mi
- Lake Theodore2.1 mi
- Clipper Creek1.9 mi
- Halsey Afterbay2.3 mi
- Halsey Forebay2.8 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
- Middle Fork American River2.8 mi
- Codfish Creek4.2 mi
- Lake Combie5.3 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.
North Fork Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Fork 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 North Fork Lake?+
North Fork Lake is a reservoir in Placer County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.