No fish stocking during reservoir maintenance and water level drawdown, expected through mid-December.
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Both lakes under algae caution.
Both lakes under algae caution.
Lake under algae caution.
First trout stocking of season.
Opening day of trout season. Double stock, including trophy trout up to 8 lbs. Fishing spot numbers handed out from 4:30 AM on stock days.
Veterans Fishing Derby stock. Lake closed until the derby on November 14. 12 tagged fish for derby prizes.
Released at the North side of the Dam. 3-5 lb class. Lake 30 ft from full, 64Β° surface, 10β+ clarity.
About 3,400 fish.
Closed November 9 through February 5, 2027. Private boat launch closed since October 31.
Trout campout April 3-4, 2027. 12,000 lbs planned over the 12 weeks before the event.
Released at the launch ramp. Average size 1.2-1.4 lb.
Lake 37 ft from full, 62.6Β° surface, clear.
34+ lb catfish caught and released.
Calaveras trout.
Lakes 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, Kids Pond. Opening weekend.
South Cove. Mid-60sΒ° surface, clear.
Last catfish stocking of season.
1,000 lbs South Shore lake, 1,000 lbs South Shore pond, 1,000 lbs North Shore lake. 10% trophy size 3-8 lbs, 90% 1-2 lb.
Golds and cutbows; released at the North side of the Dam. Lake 30 ft from full, 66Β° surface, 10β+ clarity. One launch lane open.
Lake 35 ft from full, 64.9Β° surface, clear.
Golds and cutbows; released at the dam.
Golds and cutbows.
Calaveras trout.
Imperial catfish.