Trinity County · reservoir · 15,587 acres
Trinity Lake
Stocked 7× since 2025 · CDFW
Trinity Lake is a reservoir in Trinity 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
Partly cloudy
95°
58°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
98°
65°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
64°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Papoose Creek0.6 mi
- Stuart Fork1.7 mi
- Papoose Creek1.9 mi
- North Fork Papoose Creek2.5 mi
- South Fork Papoose Creek3.2 mi
- East Fork Papoose Creek3.6 mi
- Buckeye Creek3.7 mi
- Van Ness 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.
Trinity Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Trinity Lake?+
Trinity Lake is stocked with Trout in Trinity County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Trinity Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at Trinity Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Trinity 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 Trinity Lake?+
Trinity Lake is a reservoir in Trinity 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.