Alpine County · reservoir · 294 acres
Upper Blue Lake
Stocked 10× since 2025 · CDFW
Upper Blue Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 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
76°
50°
17 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
79°
55°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
83°
53°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Upper Blue Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March and August.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lost Lakes0.9 mi
- Granite Lake1.1 mi
- Middle Creek1.2 mi
- Evergreen Lake1.4 mi
- Lower Blue Lake1.5 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
- Rice Lake1.6 mi
- Twin Lake1.8 mi
- Meadow Lake2.4 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.
Upper Blue Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Blue Lake?+
Upper Blue Lake is stocked with Trout in Alpine County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Upper Blue Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking at Upper Blue Lake peaks in March and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue Lake?+
Upper Blue Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.