When was Sawmill Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 31, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Sawmill Pond stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Sawmill Pond stocked often?

Number 7 of 13 stocked waters in El Dorado County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Sawmill Pond?

The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Sawmill Pond trout stocking

El Dorado County, California · pond · 6,337 ft elevation

Sawmill Pond was last stocked 5 months ago (May 31, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since May 31, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 31, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

Number 7 of 13 stocked waters in El Dorado County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most California waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: UPPER TRUCKEE RV AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 42°F
Flow: 8 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.09 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 9 cfs on Nov 7.

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

Weather at Sawmill Pond

This Afternoon
62°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
61°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
32°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
64°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Clear
wind 0 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Week of May 31Latest May 31 to Jun 6	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 Sawmill Pond?

El Dorado 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 Sawmill Pond

Angora Lake Lowerlake · 3 mistocked Oct 5, 2025
American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramentostream · 7 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
Wrights Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 2, 2026
Dark Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jun 14, 2026
Kirkwood Lakelake · 13 mistocked Aug 30, 2026
Carson River West Forkstream · 13 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Caples Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 18, 2026
Red Lakelake · 13 mistocked May 31, 2026

All stocked waters in El Dorado County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Sawmill Pond

When was Sawmill Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 31, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Sawmill Pond stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Sawmill Pond stocked often?: Number 7 of 13 stocked waters in El Dorado County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Sawmill Pond?: The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.