When was Merced River, Section I last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 18 to 24, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Merced River, Section I stocked?

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

Is Merced River, Section I stocked often?

Stocked more often than 71% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Merced River, Section I trout stocking

Merced County, California · stream · 347 ft elevation

Merced River, Section I was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 18 to 24, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Oct 5, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in September to October.

Last stocked

3 weeks ago

Oct 18 to 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since Oct 5, 2025

Stocked more often than 71% of California waters on our record.

Weather at Merced River, Section I

Tonight
49°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Veterans Day
78°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Merced River, Section I stocked?

Most stockings come in September to October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Merced River, Section I 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	1
2025										2	1

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 18Latest Oct 18 to Oct 24 · 3 weeks ago	Trout	4 weeks
Week of Sep 20 Sep 20 to Sep 26 · 7 weeks ago	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Sep 6 Sep 6 to Sep 12	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Aug 23 Aug 23 to Aug 29	Trout	40 weeks

20253 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Nov 16 Nov 16 to Nov 22	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Oct 26 Oct 26 to Nov 1	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Oct 5 Oct 5 to Oct 11	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 Merced River, Section I?

Merced 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 Merced River, Section I

McSwain Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
McClure Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
Yosemite Lakelake · 12 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
Don Pedro Reservoirlake · 15 mistocked Oct 25, 2026
Modesto Reservoirlake · 21 mistocked Nov 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Merced County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Merced River, Section I

When was Merced River, Section I last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 18 to 24, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Merced River, Section I stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in September to October.
Is Merced River, Section I stocked often?: Stocked more often than 71% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.