Freshwater Lagoon fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Freshwater Lagoon?

Fishing Freshwater Lagoon is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 31, 2026. Largemouth bass (California State Parks says the lagoon hosts largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish alongside its stocked rainbow trout), Bluegill, Catfish (State Parks names catfish without specifying the exact species), 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 Freshwater Lagoon stocked?

Last stocked May 31, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Freshwater Lagoon?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Orick, CA. A boat ramp sits at the lagoon's northwest side, just south of Orick off US-101, with parking for cars and boat trailers. A California fishing license is required; licenses are not sold at the visitor centers here.

Which lakes near Freshwater Lagoon were stocked more recently?

Trinity River Stuart Fork (68.6 mi) and Coffee Creek (73 mi) were stocked more recently. Trinity River Stuart Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Coffee Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Freshwater Lagoon is stocked

Trinity River Stuart Fork (68.6 mi) and Coffee Creek (73 mi) were stocked more recently. Trinity River Stuart Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Coffee Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.