San Luis Obispo County · reservoir · 146 acres
Santa Margarita Lake
1 stocking on record · CDFW
Santa Margarita Lake is a reservoir in San Luis Obispo County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Dec 21, 2025. 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
Overcast
94°
55°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
101°
59°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
103°
58°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Salsipuedes Creek1.7 mi
- Burrito Creek2.5 mi
- Alamo Creek2.6 mi
- Rinconada Creek3.2 mi
- Toro Creek3.6 mi
- Little Falls Creek6.0 mi
- Yaro Creek5.1 mi
- Pozo Creek6.1 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.
Santa Margarita Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Santa Margarita Lake?+
Santa Margarita Lake is stocked with Trout in San Luis Obispo County, California, most recently on Dec 21, 2025 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita Lake?+
Santa Margarita Lake is a reservoir in San Luis Obispo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Dec 21, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.