Dry Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Dry Lake?

Fishing Dry Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 29, 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 Dry Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 29, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March.

How do you get on Dry Lake?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Gasquet, CA. Facilities include restrooms. A 3.25-acre lake in the Smith River National Recreation Area, off County Road 405, in a quiet setting of willow, alder, oak, fir, and myrtle. Maximum depth is nine feet, and it is currently stocked with rainbow trout. A vault toilet is on site.

Which lakes near Dry Lake were stocked more recently?

Fish Lake (34.6 mi), Freshwater Lagoon (34.6 mi), Greenhorn Reservoir (63.2 mi), Kangaroo Lake (70.2 mi), and Bass Lake (71.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fish Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Freshwater Lagoon is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Greenhorn Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Kangaroo Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Dry Lake is stocked

Fish Lake (34.6 mi), Freshwater Lagoon (34.6 mi), Greenhorn Reservoir (63.2 mi), Kangaroo Lake (70.2 mi), and Bass Lake (71.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fish Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Freshwater Lagoon is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Greenhorn Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Kangaroo Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.