Cherry Valley Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Cherry Valley Reservoir?

Fishing Cherry Valley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 5, 2026. Eastern brook trout, German brown trout, Kokanee salmon, and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Cherry Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 5, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

How do you get on Cherry Valley Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Groveland, CA. Facilities include camping. Cherry Lake, the largest lake in Stanislaus National Forest, has a boat ramp near the dam off Cherry Lake Road. The adjacent Cherry Valley Campground (41 single and 5 double family sites) has vault toilets and drinking water, and typically opens for the last Friday in April start of fishing season.

Which lakes near Cherry Valley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Tuolumne River Middle Fork (13 mi), Tuolumne River South Fork (13.2 mi), Pinecrest Lake (14.1 mi), Stanislaus River South Fork (14.6 mi), and Lyons Reservoir (15.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Tuolumne River Middle Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Tuolumne River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Cherry Valley Reservoir is stocked

Tuolumne River Middle Fork (13 mi), Tuolumne River South Fork (13.2 mi), Pinecrest Lake (14.1 mi), Stanislaus River South Fork (14.6 mi), and Lyons Reservoir (15.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Tuolumne River Middle Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Tuolumne River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.