Shasta County · reservoir · 3,173 acres
Whiskeytown Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Whiskeytown Lake is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 29, 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
Mostly clear
99°
69°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
73°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
104°
74°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | 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
- Brandy Creek0.2 mi
- Whiskey Creek0.4 mi
- Dry Creek1.2 mi
- Boulder Creek2.0 mi
- Salt Creek4.0 mi
- Slickrock Creek3.7 mi
- South Fork Spring Creek3.5 mi
- Boulder Creek4.0 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.
Whiskeytown Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Whiskeytown Lake?+
Whiskeytown Lake is stocked with Trout in Shasta County, California, most recently on Mar 29, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Whiskeytown Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Whiskeytown Lake peaks in March, July, November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Whiskeytown 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 Whiskeytown Lake?+
Whiskeytown Lake is a reservoir in Shasta County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.