Blue Lake Lower fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Blue Lake Lower?

Fishing Blue Lake Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 19, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Blue Lake Lower stocked?

Last stocked July 19, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.

How do you get on Blue Lake Lower?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Markleeville, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. PG&E reservoir on Blue Creek, 12 miles south of Highway 88 at Hope Valley via Blue Lakes Road, at about 8,200 ft. A dirt boat ramp sits on the shore, and steep drop-offs make bank fishing especially good. Lower Blue Lake Campground has 16-17 sites, vault toilets, and piped water.

Which lakes near Blue Lake Lower were stocked more recently?

Caples Lake (8.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Caples Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Blue Lake Lower is stocked

Caples Lake (8.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Caples Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.