Sierra County · reservoir · 11 acres
Palen Reservoir
Palen Reservoir is a reservoir in Sierra 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
92°
57°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
61°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
95°
56°
15 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
- Smithneck Creek5.6 mi
- Bear Valley Creek4.4 mi
- Fletcher Creek5.2 mi
- Cold Stream6.1 mi
- Hamlin Creek5.7 mi
- Bonta Creek6.7 mi
- Cottonwood Creek7.3 mi
- Carman Creek6.0 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.
Palen Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Palen 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 Palen Reservoir?+
Palen Reservoir is a reservoir in Sierra County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.