Tuolumne County · reservoir · 303 acres
Pinecrest Lake
Stocked 14× since 2025 · CDFW
Pinecrest Lake is a reservoir in Tuolumne County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 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
83°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
86°
66°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Pinecrest Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sheering Creek1.1 mi
- Herring Creek1.0 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- Leland Reservoir2.5 mi
- Lily Lake2.6 mi
- Leland Creek3.1 mi
- Bumblebee Creek3.3 mi
- Lily Creek3.9 mi
- Bell Creek3.9 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.
Pinecrest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pinecrest Lake?+
Pinecrest Lake is stocked with Trout in Tuolumne County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pinecrest Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking at Pinecrest Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest Lake?+
Pinecrest Lake is a reservoir in Tuolumne County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.