Madera County · reservoir · 26 acres
Rutherford Lake
Rutherford Lake is a reservoir in Madera 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
69°
49°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
72°
54°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
73°
50°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Alpine Lake0.3 mi
- Anne Lake0.3 mi
- Fernandez Lakes1.1 mi
- Blackie Lake1.3 mi
- Fernandez Creek1.1 mi
- Rainbow Lake1.4 mi
- Monument Lake1.4 mi
- Ruth Lake1.5 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.
Rutherford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rutherford 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 Rutherford Lake?+
Rutherford Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.