Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideMcSwain Reservoir fishing lists Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife lists McSwain Reservoir on its stocking plans. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: October 5, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: October 26, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: November 2, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: November 16, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: August 9, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: August 16, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: August 23, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: September 6, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
No other lakes on record in California yet.
Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
The nearest town is Snelling. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and cleaning station.