New Melones Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at New Melones Reservoir?

Fishing New Melones Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked November 16, 2025. Kokanee Salmon (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is New Melones Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked November 16, 2025. It is stocked once in 2025, most often in November.

How do you get on New Melones Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Angels Camp. Facilities include camping. Bureau of Reclamation reservoir between Angels Camp and Sonora. The Glory Hole Point launch ramp is open daily, the Tuttletown ramp is closed, and entrance gates run 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Boats need a 30-day quarantine or a decontamination wash booked through the marina, for golden mussels.

Which lakes near New Melones Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Angels Creek (6 mi), Lyons Reservoir (20.2 mi), and White Pines Lake (21 mi) were stocked more recently. Angels Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and White Pines Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How New Melones Reservoir is stocked

Angels Creek (6 mi), Lyons Reservoir (20.2 mi), and White Pines Lake (21 mi) were stocked more recently. Angels Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and White Pines Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.