LATEST REPORTS
A Day at Bon Tempe Lake – Trout Bites and Surprises
Bon Tempe Lake, surrounded by trees and quiet scenery, is one of my favorite NorCal spots for trout fishing. The…
Trout Bites at Puddingstone Lake
Puddingstone Lake felt just right for trout fishing today, with cool air and partly cloudy skies keeping the trout active…
Testing the Waters at Lone Pine Creek
Lone Pine Creek has a way of pulling you in with its quiet beauty and steady trout population, making it…
Chasing Trout at Lake Del Valle
Lake Del Valle has become one of my favorite trout spots lately, especially with the cooler weather kicking in. The…
Trout on the Move at Convict Lake
We kicked off the fall season at Convict Lake with a solid start by planting 2,100 lbs. of trout. As…
Breezy Day Fishing at San Pablo Reservoir
San Pablo Reservoir, located in Contra Costa County, is known for its scenic views and quiet fishing spots. On this…
Smith River Estuary: Where Salmon Fishing is Still Open
While much of California’s salmon fishing is closed this year, there’s still a small stretch of the Smith River estuary…
Silver Lake’s 2,100 lb Rainbow Trout Drop: Get Ready for Action
This week, I had the chance to help plant 2,100 lbs of rainbow trout at Silver Lake with the CDFW….
Steady Waters, Subtle Bites: A Day at Lake Amador
On a calm day at Lake Amador, the weather offered a perfect setting for a relaxing fishing trip. With temperatures…
Trout Tactics on a Quiet Creek
On this particular day, the weather at Lone Pine Creek was ideal for trout fishing. With the temperatures hovering in…
Smith River Main Stem: Scouting for Trout Hotspots Despite the Closure
We recently took a scouting trip to the Smith River’s main stem, eager to scope out some prime trout spots,…
A Calm Day at Diaz Lake
Diaz Lake in Inyo County has always been one of those spots where you don’t have to go far to…
2,100 Pounds of Trout Planted at Tioga Lake
This week, our team at CDFW, along with myself, planted 2,100 pounds of healthy rainbow trout at Tioga Lake. For…
Whiskeytown Lake Fish Report: Early October Trout Tactics
This week, we concentrated our efforts on the south side near Brandy Creek, where Buck and JP had scouted a…
Calm Waters, Big Bites: A Day at Lone Pine Creek
Lone Pine Creek never disappoints, and this trip was no exception. With Buck, Andrew, Ethan, and I heading out for…
Map of latest plants
This map gets a fresh update every week with the latest fish plant info, so you’re always in the know about the newest stocking spots and dates.
🟥 Locations planting this week | 🟦 Locations that planted last week
Check out our interactive Google map, loaded with all the latest fish plants and pinned locations for easy planning. You’ll also find historical data on trout and catfish plants, giving you a strategic edge in choosing the best fishing spots.
Latest Locations Guides
We like to take notes on our fishing trips and put together fishing maps and guides to the best spots. If you’re heading to a new location or want a head start, our guides are here to help.
