Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideEastman Lake fishing lists Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife lists Eastman Lake on its stocking plans. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: December 14, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: January 11, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: February 8, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: February 22, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: March 15, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Army Corps recreation area about 25 miles east of Chowchilla, with Codorniz Campground bookable through Recreation.gov. Fish-cleaning stations sit near each boat ramp and showers are on hand. CDFW made Eastman Lake its first designated Trophy Bass Fishery.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
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Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
The nearest town is Raymond, CA. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Army Corps recreation area about 25 miles east of Chowchilla, with Codorniz Campground bookable through Recreation.gov. Fish-cleaning stations sit near each boat ramp and showers are on hand. CDFW made Eastman Lake its first designated Trophy Bass Fishery.