Merced County · reservoir · 414 acres
Yosemite Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Yosemite Lake is a reservoir in Merced County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Nov 16, 2025. 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
103°
66°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
102°
69°
15 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
111°
67°
10 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 16 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Parkinson Creek3.0 mi
- Fahrens Creek5.2 mi
- Burns Creek6.8 mi
- Canal Creek8.4 mi
- Burns Lake8.6 mi
- Toledo Creek9.8 mi
- Miles Creek11.1 mi
- Mariposa Creek11.1 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.
Yosemite Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yosemite Lake?+
Yosemite Lake is stocked with Trout in Merced County, California, most recently on Nov 16, 2025 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Yosemite Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Yosemite Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Yosemite 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 Yosemite Lake?+
Yosemite Lake is a reservoir in Merced County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Nov 16, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.