Frenchman Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Frenchman Reservoir?

Fishing Frenchman Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 12, 2026. Bullhead catfish, Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of 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 Frenchman Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 12, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.

How do you get on Frenchman Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Portola, CA. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Frenchman Lake has 21 miles of shoreline, five campgrounds, and two fee boat ramps (Frenchman Boat Launch and Lunker Point, $10 per day or $85 per season). Ice fishing is popular in winter.

Which lakes near Frenchman Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Antelope Reservoir (28.6 mi) and Gold Lake (28.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Antelope Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Gold Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Frenchman Reservoir is stocked

Antelope Reservoir (28.6 mi) and Gold Lake (28.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Antelope Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Gold Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.