When was Cherry Valley Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 5 to 11, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Cherry Valley Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Cherry Valley Reservoir stocked often?

Number 12 of 12 stocked waters in Tuolumne County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Cherry Valley Reservoir?

The USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Cherry Valley Reservoir trout stocking

Tuolumne County, California · lake · 4,690 ft elevation

Cherry Valley Reservoir was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 5 to 11, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 7, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jul 5 to 11, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 12 of 12 stocked waters in Tuolumne County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most California waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CHERRY C BL VALLEY DAM NR HETCH HETCHY CA (4 km away).

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 6 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.23 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: 6 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cherry Valley Reservoir

Tonight
44°F
Clear
wind 6 to 9 mph
Friday
70°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 7 mph
Friday Night
47°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 12 mph
Saturday
70°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 mph
Saturday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 to 8 mph
Sunday
69°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

Stocking history

20262 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Jul 5Latest Jul 5 to Jul 11	Trout	4 weeks
Week of Jun 7 Jun 7 to Jun 13	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 Cherry Valley Reservoir?

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

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Stocked waters near Cherry Valley Reservoir

Tuolumne River Middle Forkstream · 13 mistocked Aug 9, 2026
Tuolumne River South Forkstream · 13 mistocked Aug 9, 2026
Pinecrest Lakelake · 14 mistocked Aug 30, 2026
Stanislaus River South Forkstream · 15 mistocked Aug 30, 2026
Lyons Reservoirlake · 15 mistocked Aug 16, 2026
Herring Creekstream · 16 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
Lyons Canal (Columbia Ditch)stream · 19 mistocked Oct 18, 2026
Powerhouse Streamstream · 23 mistocked Oct 18, 2026

All stocked waters in Tuolumne County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Cherry Valley Reservoir

When was Cherry Valley Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 5 to 11, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Cherry Valley Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Cherry Valley Reservoir stocked often?: Number 12 of 12 stocked waters in Tuolumne County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Cherry Valley Reservoir?: The USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.