Medicine Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Medicine Lake?

Fishing Medicine Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 21, 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 Medicine Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 21, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in June and September.

How do you get on Medicine Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Tulelake. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Modoc National Forest's Medicine Lake Recreation Area, in the Medicine Lake Highlands, has five campgrounds and a concrete boat ramp and dock. No fishing or swimming is allowed at the ramp and dock. Camping is $15 a night per single site, day use $5 per vehicle, a boat-launch annual pass $20.

Which lakes near Medicine Lake were stocked more recently?

Antelope Creek (16.8 mi) and Butte Creek (21.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Antelope Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Butte Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Medicine Lake is stocked

Antelope Creek (16.8 mi) and Butte Creek (21.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Antelope Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Butte Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.