When was El Estero Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 15 to 21, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is El Estero Lake stocked?

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

Is El Estero Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Monterey County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

El Estero Lake trout stocking

Monterey County, California · lake · 5 ft elevation

El Estero Lake was last stocked 8 months ago (Mar 15 to 21, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Jan 4, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January to February.

Last stocked

8 months ago

Mar 15 to 21, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

5 stockings

since Jan 4, 2026

The most stocked water in Monterey County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CARMEL R NR CARMEL CA (7 km away).

Flow: 7 cfs
Gage height: 2.12 ft

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

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

Weather at El Estero Lake

This Afternoon
68°F
Sunny
wind 8 mph
Tonight
56°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 mph
Monday
69°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 12 mph
Monday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Mostly Clear
wind 6 to 9 mph

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

When is El Estero Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in January to February.

By month, all years

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

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Mar 15Latest Mar 15 to Mar 21	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Feb 22 Feb 22 to Feb 28	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Feb 8 Feb 8 to Feb 14	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Jan 25 Jan 25 to Jan 31	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Jan 4 Jan 4 to Jan 10	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 El Estero Lake?

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

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Questions about El Estero Lake

When was El Estero Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 15 to 21, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is El Estero Lake stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to February.
Is El Estero Lake stocked often?: The most stocked water in Monterey County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.