Iron Canyon Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Iron Canyon Reservoir?

Fishing Iron Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 28, 2025. 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 Iron Canyon Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 28, 2025. It is stocked once in 2025, most often in September.

How do you get on Iron Canyon Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available. Facilities include camping. A PG&E reservoir impounding Iron Canyon Creek, feeding the James B. Black Powerhouse downstream. Recreation includes fishing for trout, camping, hunting, and hiking.

Which lakes near Iron Canyon Reservoir were stocked more recently?

McCloud River, Fowlers, Lower Falls (13.6 mi), Burney Creek Lower (17.7 mi), Sacramento River (18.3 mi), Burney Creek Middle (20.2 mi), and Burney Creek Upper (21 mi) were stocked more recently. McCloud River, Fowlers, Lower Falls is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Burney Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sacramento River is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Burney Creek Middle is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Burney Creek Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Iron Canyon Reservoir is stocked

McCloud River, Fowlers, Lower Falls (13.6 mi), Burney Creek Lower (17.7 mi), Sacramento River (18.3 mi), Burney Creek Middle (20.2 mi), and Burney Creek Upper (21 mi) were stocked more recently. McCloud River, Fowlers, Lower Falls is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Burney Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sacramento River is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Burney Creek Middle is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Burney Creek Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.