Indian Creek Reservoir fishing

Indian Creek Reservoir fishing lists Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Indian Creek Reservoir
Photo: blmcalifornia, Public domain
Last stocked
Not in these reports
Plants on record
0
Species recorded
2
Elevation
5,589.3 ft

Fish at Indian Creek Reservoir

0 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Indian Creek Reservoir on the agency's stocking plan

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists Indian Creek Reservoir on its stocking plans. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.

Agency plan, not confirmed stocking. Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Scheduled Species Quantity Source
Scheduled: September 28, 2025 (agency plan) Mixed Trout – plan
Scheduled: May 17, 2026 (agency plan) Mixed Trout – plan
Scheduled: May 24, 2026 (agency plan) Mixed Trout – plan

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Markleeville, CA
Facilities
camping

The centerpiece of BLM's Indian Creek Recreation Area in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, alongside Indian Creek Campground and the East Fork of the Carson River. The reservoir sits at 5,600 feet and often freezes over in winter. Listed activities include boating, camping, and fishing.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

About Indian Creek Reservoir

Photo of Indian Creek Reservoir
blmcalifornia, Public domain

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in California yet.

Common questions

What fish are at Indian Creek Reservoir?

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

How do you get on Indian Creek Reservoir?

The nearest town is Markleeville, CA. Facilities include camping. The centerpiece of BLM's Indian Creek Recreation Area in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, alongside Indian Creek Campground and the East Fork of the Carson River. The reservoir sits at 5,600 feet and often freezes over in winter. Listed activities include boating, camping, and fishing.

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