Contra Costa County · stream · order 10 river · ~38,838 cfs typical
Sacramento River
Stocked 17× since 2025 · CDFW
Sacramento River is a stream in Contra Costa 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
91°
64°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
94°
63°
16 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
99°
64°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Sacramento River get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in July and August.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- San Joaquin River0.2 mi
- Kirker Creek2.6 mi
- Cabin Slough2.5 mi
- Sherman Lake3.4 mi
- Donlon Lake4.5 mi
- Lake Alhambra5.0 mi
- Contra Loma Reservoir6.3 mi
- Contra Loma Reservoir6.4 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.
Sacramento River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sacramento River?+
Sacramento River is stocked with Trout in Contra Costa County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sacramento River get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2025, stocking at Sacramento River peaks in July and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sacramento River?+
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 Sacramento River?+
Sacramento River is a stream in Contra Costa 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.