What fish are at Courtright Reservoir?

Fishing Courtright Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) 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 Courtright Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

Courtright Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Courtright Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Mixed Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

September 6, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

8,180.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Courtright Reservoir?: Fishing Courtright Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) 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 Courtright Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in May and June.
How do you get on Courtright Reservoir?: There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. Facilities include restrooms and camping. The Forest Service's paved Courtright Boat Launching Site gives good access for fishing and non-motorized boating, no fee. PG&E's Marmot Rock Campground sits on the south shore with 15 walk-in sites, vault toilets, and bear boxes; it has no running water and is not suitable for RVs.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No
Facilities: restrooms, camping

The Forest Service's paved Courtright Boat Launching Site gives good access for fishing and non-motorized boating, no fee. PG&E's Marmot Rock Campground sits on the south shore with 15 walk-in sites, vault toilets, and bear boxes; it has no running water and is not suitable for RVs.

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Fish at Courtright Reservoir

Fishing Courtright Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 6
Last stocked: September 6, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 6, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 14, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 17, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Brown Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)
Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (6)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.