Sierra County · reservoir · 40 acres
Upper Salmon Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · CDFW
Upper Salmon Lake is a reservoir in Sierra 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
78°
54°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
79°
57°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
82°
55°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 17 | 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
- Horse Lake0.4 mi
- Damalusung Lake0.8 mi
- Lower Salmon Lake0.7 mi
- Lost Lake0.9 mi
- Little Gold Lake1.0 mi
- Grass Lake1.2 mi
- Deer Lake1.2 mi
- Gold Lake1.5 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
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 Salmon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Salmon Lake?+
Upper Salmon Lake is stocked with Trout in Sierra County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Salmon 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 Salmon Lake?+
Upper Salmon Lake is a reservoir in Sierra 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.