When is Pillsbury Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 10, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

Pillsbury Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Pillsbury Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Mixed Trout. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

Last stocked

May 10, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

1,809.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Pillsbury Reservoir?: Fishing Pillsbury Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 10, 2026.
When is Pillsbury Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked May 10, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.
How do you get on Pillsbury Reservoir?: There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Potter Valley. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Mendocino National Forest reservoir on the Eel River behind Scott Dam, one of the forest's most popular bass and trout waters. Three public launches serve the lake: Fuller Grove, Sunset, and the Lake Pillsbury Resort marina.
Which lakes near Pillsbury Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Plaskett Meadows Pond (21.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Plaskett Meadows Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Potter Valley
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

Mendocino National Forest reservoir on the Eel River behind Scott Dam, one of the forest's most popular bass and trout waters. Three public launches serve the lake: Fuller Grove, Sunset, and the Lake Pillsbury Resort marina.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , dbw.parks.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , dbw.parks.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Pillsbury Reservoir is stocked

Plaskett Meadows Pond (21.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Plaskett Meadows Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Pillsbury Reservoir

Fishing Pillsbury Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 1
Last stocked: May 10, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 10, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (1)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.