When was Woodward Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 2 to 8, 2025, according to California agency reports.

How often is Woodward Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.

How warm is the water near Woodward Reservoir?

The nearest USGS gage read 65°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Woodward Reservoir trout stocking

Stanislaus County, California · lake

Woodward Reservoir was last stocked 11 months ago (Nov 2 to 8, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Oct 19, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in October.

Last stocked

11 months ago

Nov 2 to 8, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

65°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 65°F

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

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Woodward Reservoir

Tonight
61°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 8 mph
Friday
85°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Friday Night
58°F
Mostly Clear
wind 8 mph
Saturday
84°F
Sunny
wind 7 mph
Saturday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 7 mph
Sunday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 to 8 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.

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Nov 2 to 8, 2025	Trout
Oct 26, 2025 to Nov 1, 2025	Trout
Oct 19 to 25, 2025	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.

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.

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Stocked waters near Woodward Reservoir

Tulloch Lakelake · 16 mistocked Oct 12, 2025
Modesto Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Nov 2, 2025
New Melones Reservoirlake · 22 mistocked Nov 16, 2025
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 Nov 2 to 8, 2025, according to California agency reports.
How often is Woodward Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
How warm is the water near Woodward Reservoir?: The nearest USGS gage read 65°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.