Kokanee Salmon Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Kokanee Salmon species guideNew Melones Reservoir fishing
New Melones Reservoir fishing lists Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- Not in these reports
- Plants on record
- 0
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 922.7 ft
Fish at New Melones Reservoir
Kokanee Salmon Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideNew Melones Reservoir on the agency's stocking plan
California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists New Melones Reservoir on its stocking plan. 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: November 16, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Angels Camp
- Facilities
- camping
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About New Melones Reservoir
Nearest lakes
No other lakes on record in California yet.
Common questions
What fish are at New Melones Reservoir?
Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
How do you get on New Melones Reservoir?
The nearest town is Angels Camp. Facilities include camping.