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Salmon Lake, Upper trout stocking

Sierra County, California · lake · 6,501 ft elevation

Salmon Lake, Upper was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 25 to 31, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jul 12, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked
2 weeks ago
Oct 25 to 31, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Jul 12, 2026
  • The second most stocked of 6 waters in Sierra County.
  • Stocked less often than most California waters on our record.

Weather at Salmon Lake, Upper

  • Tonight
    35°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 6 mph
  • Monday
    53°F
    Partly Sunny
    wind 5 to 9 mph
  • Monday Night
    34°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    59°F
    Sunny
    wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    33°F
    Clear
    wind 2 to 8 mph
  • Veterans Day
    59°F
    Sunny
    wind 3 to 7 mph

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

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previous
Week of Oct 25Latest
Oct 25 to Oct 31 · 2 weeks ago
Trout
15 weeks
Week of Jul 12
Jul 12 to Jul 18
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 Salmon Lake, Upper?

Sierra 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 Salmon Lake, Upper

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Questions about Salmon Lake, Upper

When was Salmon Lake, Upper last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Oct 25 to 31, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Salmon Lake, Upper stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Salmon Lake, Upper stocked often?
The second most stocked of 6 waters in Sierra County. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.