Indian Creek Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Indian Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Indian Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 24, 2026. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (A Lahontan-basin subspecies of cutthroat trout. Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) 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 Indian Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 24, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in May and September.

How do you get on Indian Creek Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available. 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.

Which lakes near Indian Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Carson River West Fork (3.5 mi), Markleeville Creek (3.7 mi), Carson River East Fork (4 mi), Silver Creek (8.8 mi), and Red Lake (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Carson River West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Markleeville Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Carson River East Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Silver Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Red Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Indian Creek Reservoir is stocked

Carson River West Fork (3.5 mi), Markleeville Creek (3.7 mi), Carson River East Fork (4 mi), Silver Creek (8.8 mi), and Red Lake (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Carson River West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Markleeville Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Carson River East Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Silver Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Red Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.