Placer County · reservoir · 4 acres
Wise Forebay
Wise Forebay is a reservoir in Placer 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
Clear
98°
69°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
72°
9 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
104°
69°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Rock Creek Lake2.3 mi
- Middle Fork American River2.5 mi
- Knickerbocker Creek3.4 mi
- Clipper Creek3.1 mi
- Halsey Afterbay3.8 mi
- Doty Flat3.6 mi
- Pilot Creek5.0 mi
- Halsey Forebay4.8 mistocked Jul 26, 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.
Wise Forebay fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wise Forebay?+
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 Wise Forebay?+
Wise Forebay is a reservoir in Placer County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.