Nevada County · reservoir · 671 acres
Scotts Flat Reservoir
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Scotts Flat Reservoir is a reservoir in Nevada County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 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
92°
67°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
94°
70°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Mostly clear
97°
70°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Deer Creek Reservoir1.7 mi
- South Fork Deer Creek2.1 mi
- North Fork Deer Creek2.1 mi
- South Fork Greenhorn Creek3.3 mi
- Humbug Creek4.3 mi
- Lava Cap Reservoir4.0 mi
- Million Dollar Creek5.0 mi
- Little Brown Bear Creek5.3 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.
Scotts Flat Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Scotts Flat Reservoir?+
Scotts Flat Reservoir is stocked with Trout in Nevada County, California, most recently on Apr 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Scotts Flat Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Scotts Flat Reservoir peaks in March, April, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Scotts Flat 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 Scotts Flat Reservoir?+
Scotts Flat Reservoir is a reservoir in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Apr 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.