Fish Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Fish Lake?

Fishing Fish Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 24, 2026. Smallmouth bass, Bluegill, 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 Fish Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 24, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Fish Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Orleans, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Six Rivers National Forest's Fish Lake, 0.6 miles long and over 30 feet deep, has a cement boat ramp and parking on the north end (no outboard motors allowed) plus a lakeside campground. A $5 day-use fee applies; closed in wet months for Port Orford cedar disease control.

Which lakes near Fish Lake were stocked more recently?

Freshwater Lagoon (21.3 mi), Trinity River Stuart Fork (49.8 mi), Coffee Creek (52.1 mi), and Carrville Pond (53.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Freshwater Lagoon is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Trinity River Stuart Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Coffee Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Carrville Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Fish Lake is stocked

Freshwater Lagoon (21.3 mi), Trinity River Stuart Fork (49.8 mi), Coffee Creek (52.1 mi), and Carrville Pond (53.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Freshwater Lagoon is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Trinity River Stuart Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Coffee Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Carrville Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.