What fish are at Markleeville Creek?

Fishing Markleeville Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 23, 2026. 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 Markleeville Creek stocked?

Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and August.

Markleeville Creek fishing

Fishing at Markleeville Creek is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 23, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,505.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Markleeville Creek?: Fishing Markleeville Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 23, 2026. 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 Markleeville Creek stocked?: Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and August.
How do you get on Markleeville Creek?: Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Markleeville. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Markleeville Campground sits by the creek near its meeting with the East Fork Carson River, about half a mile from Markleeville off Highway 4/89 in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It has 9 first-come sites at 5,500 feet with vault toilets and no potable water, open April through September.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Markleeville
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Facilities: camping, restrooms

Markleeville Campground sits by the creek near its meeting with the East Fork Carson River, about half a mile from Markleeville off Highway 4/89 in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It has 9 first-come sites at 5,500 feet with vault toilets and no potable water, open April through September.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at Markleeville Creek

Fishing Markleeville Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 2
Last stocked: August 23, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
August 23, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 3, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (2)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.