Paradise Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Paradise Reservoir?

Fishing Paradise Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 22, 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 Paradise Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked February 22, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in February.

How do you get on Paradise Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not float tube friendly, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Magalia. A 204-acre drinking-water reservoir run by the Paradise Recreation & Park District, just north of Paradise near Magalia, closed every Wednesday. Two launches at the north end allow paddling and electric trolling motors only. The dam and west side are off limits. Every vehicle needs a parking pass.

Which lakes near Paradise Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Bucks Lake (20.8 mi), Deer Creek (26.8 mi), Sly Creek Reservoir (31.1 mi), Little Grass Valley Reservoir (32.6 mi), and Lake Almanor (34.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Little Grass Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lake Almanor is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Paradise Reservoir is stocked

Bucks Lake (20.8 mi), Deer Creek (26.8 mi), Sly Creek Reservoir (31.1 mi), Little Grass Valley Reservoir (32.6 mi), and Lake Almanor (34.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Little Grass Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lake Almanor is also stocked with Mixed Trout.