Lake Herman fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Herman?

Fishing Lake Herman is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 15, 2026. largemouth bass (Resident warmwater species reported by anglers), spotted bass (Resident warmwater species reported by anglers), crappie (Resident species reported by anglers), 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 Lake Herman stocked?

Last stocked February 15, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Lake Herman?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Benicia, CA. City of Benicia drinking-water reservoir; shore fishing permitted, but the city's own regulations state no swimming or boating is allowed on the lake.

Which lakes near Lake Herman were stocked more recently?

Hidden Valley Pond (8.5 mi) and Merced Lake North (31.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Hidden Valley Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Merced Lake North is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Lake Herman is stocked

Hidden Valley Pond (8.5 mi) and Merced Lake North (31.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Hidden Valley Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Merced Lake North is also stocked with Mixed Trout.