San Mateo County · reservoir · 4 acres
Upper Emerald Lake
Upper Emerald Lake is a reservoir in San Mateo County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Mostly clear
87°
55°
14 mph
1%
Fri
Clear
88°
54°
16 mph
1%
Sat
Mostly clear
85°
53°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lower Emerald Lake0.6 mi
- West Union Creek2.4 mi
- Bear Gulch Reservoir2.5 mi
- Pulgas Creek3.4 mi
- Corte Madera Creek3.6 mi
- Bear Creek3.6 mi
- Searsville Lake4.0 mi
- Schilling Lake4.8 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 Emerald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper Emerald 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 Emerald Lake?+
Upper Emerald Lake is a reservoir in San Mateo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.