McSwain Reservoir fishing

McSwain Reservoir fishing lists Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
Not in these reports
Plants on record
0
Species recorded
1
Elevation
397.9 ft

Fish at McSwain Reservoir

0 stocked · 1 confirmed present

McSwain Reservoir on the agency's stocking plan

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

California 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.

Agency plan, not confirmed stocking. Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Snelling
Facilities
camping, restrooms, cleaning station

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in California yet.

Common questions

What fish are at McSwain Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

How do you get on McSwain Reservoir?

The nearest town is Snelling. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and cleaning station.

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