When was Shadow Cliff Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Feb 15 to 21, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked?

It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February.

Is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Alameda 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 Shadow Cliff Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 55°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Shadow Cliff Lake trout stocking

Alameda County, California · lake · 322 ft elevation

Shadow Cliff Lake was last stocked 9 months ago (Feb 15 to 21, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Oct 26, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February.

Last stocked

9 months ago

Feb 15 to 21, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

Water temperature

55°F

Ideal for trout

Tied for the most stocked water in Alameda County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: ARROYO DE LA LAGUNA A VERONA CA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 55°F
Flow: 8 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.74 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 8 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Shadow Cliff Lake

Overnight
49°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Saturday
76°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
wind 1 mph
Sunday
74°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Sunday Night
49°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Monday
74°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in February.

By month, all years

Stockings of Shadow Cliff Lake 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
2025										1	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Feb 15Latest Feb 15 to Feb 21	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Feb 1 Feb 1 to Feb 7	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Jan 11 Jan 11 to Jan 17	Trout	9 weeks

20252 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Nov 9 Nov 9 to Nov 15	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Oct 26 Oct 26 to Nov 1	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 Shadow Cliff Lake?

Alameda County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map California fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Shadow Cliff Lake

Lake Del Vallelake · 10 mistocked Nov 1, 2026
Horseshoe Lakelake · 11 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
Lakeshore Park Pondpond · 14 mistocked Dec 14, 2025
Sandy Wool Lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 5, 2026
Temescal Lakelake · 25 mistocked Jan 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Alameda County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Shadow Cliff Lake

When was Shadow Cliff Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Feb 15 to 21, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked?: It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February.
Is Shadow Cliff Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Alameda 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 Shadow Cliff Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 55°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.