When was Blue Lake Upper last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Blue Lake Upper stocked?

It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.

Is Blue Lake Upper stocked often?

The most stocked water in Lake County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 63% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Blue Lake Upper?

The nearest USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Blue Lake Upper trout stocking

Lake County, California · lake · 1,358 ft elevation

Blue Lake Upper was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Oct 26, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

32°F

Cold for trout

The most stocked water in Lake County (6 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 63% of California waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SCOTTS C AB STATE ROUTE 29 A UPPER LAKE CA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 32°F
Flow: 6 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 20.31 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 7 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Blue Lake Upper

This Afternoon
69°F
Partly Sunny
wind 10 mph
Tonight
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 9 mph
Monday
68°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 8 mph
Monday Night
47°F
Mostly Clear
wind 8 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
49°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Blue Lake Upper stocked?

Most stockings come in March.

By month, all years

Stockings of Blue Lake Upper by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026		1	2
2025										1	1	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Mar 29Latest Mar 29 to Apr 4	Trout	4 weeks
Week of Mar 1 Mar 1 to Mar 7	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Feb 8 Feb 8 to Feb 14	Trout	9 weeks

20253 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Dec 7 Dec 7 to Dec 13	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Nov 16 Nov 16 to Nov 22	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Oct 26 Oct 26 to Nov 1	Trout

From California fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: California fishing regulations.

Where is Blue Lake Upper?

Lake County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map California fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Blue Lake Upper

Russian River, Upper East Branchstream · 8 mistocked Oct 25, 2026
Pillsbury Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked May 10, 2026
Letts Lakelake · 19 mistocked Mar 22, 2026

All stocked waters in Lake County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Blue Lake Upper

When was Blue Lake Upper last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Blue Lake Upper stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
Is Blue Lake Upper stocked often?: The most stocked water in Lake County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 63% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Blue Lake Upper?: The nearest USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.