Santa Margarita Lake trout stocking
San Luis Obispo County, California · lake · 1,297 ft elevation
Santa Margarita Lake was last stocked yesterday (Nov 8 to 14, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Dec 21, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months.
Last stocked
yesterday
Nov 8 to 14, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Dec 21, 2025
- Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Luis Obispo County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most California waters on our record.
Weather at Santa Margarita Lake
- This Afternoon82°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tonight37°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday80°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night39°FMostly Clearwind 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday81°FSunnywind 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
Stocking history
20261 stocking
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Nov 8Latest Nov 8 to Nov 14 · yesterday | Trout | 46 weeks |
20251 stocking
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Dec 21 Dec 21 to Dec 27 | 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 Santa Margarita Lake?
San Luis Obispo County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Santa Margarita Lake
- Lopez Lakelake · 9 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
- Atascadero Lakelake · 14 mistocked Mar 22, 2026
- Barney Schwartz Park Lakelake · 23 mistocked Apr 12, 2026
All stocked waters in San Luis Obispo CountyStocked this week in California
Questions about Santa Margarita Lake
- When was Santa Margarita Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Nov 8 to 14, 2026, according to California agency reports.
- How often is Santa Margarita Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
- Is Santa Margarita Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Luis Obispo County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.