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California trout stocking schedule and report

381 stocked waters in California, including 261 lakes and ponds and 119 streams, stocked most heavily in April to July. The most recent stocking was yesterday (Nov 8, 2026). 41 waters were stocked in the last two weeks. 3 waters have stockings scheduled ahead. On our record, 119 California waters have been stocked in November and December (264 stocking days). Updated nightly from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocking data.

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When California stocks trout

Most California stockings come in April to July. Each bar counts stocking days (one water on one day) across every year on record.

Jan: 124 stocking days124JanFeb: 129 stocking days129FebMar: 143 stocking days143MarApr: 195 stocking days195AprMay: 307 stocking days307MayJun: 255 stocking days255JunJul: 211 stocking days211JulAug: 181 stocking days181AugSep: 130 stocking days130SepOct: 171 stocking days171OctNov: 176 stocking days176NovDec: 88 stocking days88Dec
California trout stocking days by month. This month is shown in blue.

California waters stocked in November and December

The waters California has stocked most often in these two months, across every year on record. Past years are a guide, not a schedule; planned dates are listed further down.

  1. 1.Kings River, Below Pine Flat DamFresno County9 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
  2. 2.Avocado LakeFresno County7 stocking days, last Dec 28, 2025
  3. 3.Kern River, Section 4Kern County5 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
  4. 4.Santa Fe ReservoirLos Angeles County5 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 1, 2026
  5. 5.Kern River, Section 5Kern, Tulare County4 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
  6. 6.Kern River, Section 6Tulare County4 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
  7. 7.Hansen Dam LakeLos Angeles County4 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 1, 2026
  8. 8.Ralphine LakeSonoma County4 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 1, 2026
  9. 9.Cucamonga Guasti Park LakeSan Bernardino County4 stocking days, last Dec 21, 2025
  10. 10.Glen Helen Park LakeSan Bernardino County4 stocking days, last Dec 21, 2025
  11. 11.Little LakeRiverside County4 stocking days, last Dec 21, 2025
  12. 12.Mojave Narrows Regional Park LakeSan Bernardino County4 stocking days, last Dec 21, 2025

107 more California waters have November and December stockings on record; each water page shows its full history.

Most often stocked in California

  1. 1.Kings River, Below Pine Flat DamFresno County47 stockings, last Nov 8, 2026
  2. 2.Kern River, Section 4Kern County25 stockings, last Nov 8, 2026
  3. 3.Owens River, Section 2Inyo County25 stockings, last Sep 6, 2026
  4. 4.Kern River, Section 5Kern, Tulare County23 stockings, last Nov 8, 2026
  5. 5.Stanislaus River Middle ForkTuolumne County21 stockings, last Sep 6, 2026
  6. 6.Lyons Canal (Columbia Ditch)Tuolumne County20 stockings, last Oct 18, 2026
  7. 7.Powerhouse StreamTuolumne County20 stockings, last Oct 18, 2026
  8. 8.Carrville PondTrinity County19 stockings, last Oct 18, 2026
  9. 9.Deer CreekTehama County19 stockings, last Aug 30, 2026
  10. 10.Coffee CreekTrinity County18 stockings, last Oct 18, 2026

Planned stockings

Dates the agency has scheduled; they can shift with weather and water conditions.

California stocked waters by county

Each county page lists its waters, recent stockings and when they are usually stocked.

Other stocked waters

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