Chinook Salmon Confirmed present Folsom Lake fishing
Folsom Lake fishing lists Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- Not in these reports
- Plants on record
- 0
- Species recorded
- 2
- Elevation
- 444 ft
Fish at Folsom Lake
Chinook Salmon Confirmed present 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideFolsom Lake on the agency's stocking plan
California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists Folsom 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: November 9, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: November 23, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: December 7, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: December 14, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: January 4, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: January 18, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: March 15, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Folsom, CA
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Folsom Lake
Nearest lakes
No other lakes on record in California yet.
Public land at Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake is inside Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Folsom Lake?
Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
How do you get on Folsom Lake?
The nearest town is Folsom, CA. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock.