Mather Lake trout stocking
Sacramento County, California · lake · 136 ft elevation
Mather Lake was last stocked 8 months ago (Mar 1 to 7, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Nov 2, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January to March and November to December.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Sacramento County (5 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: AMERICAN R A WILLIAM B POND PARK A CARMICHAEL CA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 57°F
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Mather Lake
- This Afternoon71°FMostly Sunnywind 3 mph
- Tonight47°FMostly Cloudywind 2 mph
- Monday72°FPartly Sunnywind 3 mph
- Monday Night47°FMostly Clearwind 3 mph
- Tuesday74°FSunnywind 3 mph
- Tuesday Night44°FClearwind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Mather Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in January to March and November to December.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Mar 1Latest Mar 1 to Mar 7 | Trout | 4 weeks |
Week of Feb 1 Feb 1 to Feb 7 | Trout | 3 weeks |
Week of Jan 11 Jan 11 to Jan 17 | Trout | 4 weeks |
20252 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Dec 14 Dec 14 to Dec 20 | Trout | 6 weeks |
Week of Nov 2 Nov 2 to Nov 8 | 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 Mather Lake?
Sacramento County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Mather Lake
- Hagan Community Park Pondpond · 5 mistocked Feb 1, 2026
- Granite Park Pondpond · 8 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Howe Community Park Lakelake · 9 mistocked Mar 15, 2026
- Elk Grove Park Pondpond · 13 mistocked Apr 5, 2026
- Southside Park Pondpond · 13 mistocked Mar 15, 2026
- Folsom Lakelake · 15 mistocked Mar 15, 2026
- Rancho Seco Lakelake · 17 mistocked Jan 11, 2026
All stocked waters in Sacramento CountyStocked this week in California
Questions about Mather Lake
- When was Mather Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 1 to 7, 2026, according to California agency reports.
- How often is Mather Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to March and November to December.
- Is Mather Lake stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Sacramento 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.
- How warm is the water near Mather Lake?
- The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.