Lopez Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Lopez Lake?

Fishing Lopez Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 8, 2026. Crappie (SLO County Parks names this among the warmwater species providing the best angling in warmer months), Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, 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 Lopez Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 8, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Lopez Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Arroyo Grande. Facilities include camping and restrooms. SLO County Parks' Lopez Lake Recreation Area, off Lopez Drive near Arroyo Grande, has a marina launch ramp plus the Mallard Cove hand launch. All vessels must pass a clean/drain/dry mussel inspection before launching.

Which lakes near Lopez Lake were stocked more recently?

Atascadero Lake (21.5 mi), Barney Schwartz Park Lake (32 mi), and Reyes Creek (74.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Atascadero Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Barney Schwartz Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Reyes Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Lopez Lake is stocked

Atascadero Lake (21.5 mi), Barney Schwartz Park Lake (32 mi), and Reyes Creek (74.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Atascadero Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Barney Schwartz Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Reyes Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.