Inyo County · reservoir · 176 acres
South Lake
Stocked 10× since 2025 · CDFW
South Lake is a reservoir in Inyo County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 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
73°
48°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
76°
52°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
76°
55°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does South Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mule Lake0.6 mi
- Hurd Lake0.8 mi
- Weir Lake0.8 mi
- Tyee Lakes1.2 mi
- Marie Louise Lakes1.2 mi
- Treasure Lakes1.6 mi
- Bluff Lake1.4 mi
- Inconsolable Lake1.4 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.
South Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Lake?+
South Lake is stocked with Trout in Inyo County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking at South Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Lake?+
South Lake is a reservoir in Inyo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.