Herring Creek fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Herring Creek?

Fishing Herring Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 5, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Herring Creek stocked?

Last stocked July 5, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Herring Creek?

A fee is required. Facilities include camping. Herring Creek Campground sits in mixed conifer forest near the creek in Stanislaus National Forest, about 9 miles from the Sugar Pine Ranger Station. Seven sites, each with a table and fire ring, on dirt-surfaced roads and parking pads, with a nightly Forest Service fee.

Which lakes near Herring Creek were stocked more recently?

Pinecrest Lake (2.4 mi), Stanislaus River South Fork (7.1 mi), Stanislaus River Middle Fork (10.5 mi), Stanislaus River Clarks Fork (13.3 mi), and Lyons Reservoir (14 mi) were stocked more recently. Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River Middle Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River Clarks Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Herring Creek is stocked

Pinecrest Lake (2.4 mi), Stanislaus River South Fork (7.1 mi), Stanislaus River Middle Fork (10.5 mi), Stanislaus River Clarks Fork (13.3 mi), and Lyons Reservoir (14 mi) were stocked more recently. Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River Middle Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Stanislaus River Clarks Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.