When was Woodward Reservoir last stocked?

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

How often is Woodward Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.

Is Woodward Reservoir stocked often?

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 Woodward Reservoir?

The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Woodward Reservoir trout stocking

Stanislaus County, California · lake · 202 ft elevation

Woodward Reservoir was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 18 to 24, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Oct 19, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in October.

Last stocked

3 weeks ago

Oct 18 to 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: STANISLAUS R A OAKDALE CA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 56°F

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

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

Weather at Woodward Reservoir

Tonight
48°F
Haze
wind 3 mph
Monday
74°F
Haze then Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 8 mph
Monday Night
49°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 6 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny
wind 6 mph
Tuesday Night
45°F
Clear
wind 3 mph
Veterans Day
76°F
Sunny
wind 6 mph

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

When is Woodward Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Woodward Reservoir 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
2025										2	1

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 18Latest Oct 18 to Oct 24 · 3 weeks ago	Trout	50 weeks

20253 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Nov 2 Nov 2 to Nov 8	Trout	1 week
Week of Oct 26 Oct 26 to Nov 1	Trout	1 week
Week of Oct 19 Oct 19 to Oct 25	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 Woodward Reservoir?

Stanislaus 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 Woodward Reservoir

Tulloch Lakelake · 16 mistocked Sep 27, 2026
Modesto Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Nov 1, 2026
New Melones Reservoirlake · 22 mistocked Oct 25, 2026
Angels Creekstream · 24 mistocked Aug 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Stanislaus County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Woodward Reservoir

When was Woodward Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 18 to 24, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Woodward Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
Is Woodward Reservoir stocked often?: 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 Woodward Reservoir?: The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.