What fish are at Plaskett Meadows Pond?

Fishing Plaskett Meadows Pond is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 28, 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 Plaskett Meadows Pond stocked?

Last stocked June 28, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.

Plaskett Meadows Pond fishing

Fishing at Plaskett Meadows Pond has Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 28, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,954.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Plaskett Meadows Pond?: Fishing Plaskett Meadows Pond is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 28, 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 Plaskett Meadows Pond stocked?: Last stocked June 28, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
How do you get on Plaskett Meadows Pond?: Shore fishing is available. Facilities include restrooms and camping. One of two small trout ponds, three to four acres each, at Plaskett Meadows Campground in Mendocino National Forest, surrounded by mixed pine and fir. No motorized boats are allowed and swimming isn't recommended.

Access and facts

Shore access: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

One of two small trout ponds, three to four acres each, at Plaskett Meadows Campground in Mendocino National Forest, surrounded by mixed pine and fir. No motorized boats are allowed and swimming isn't recommended.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at Plaskett Meadows Pond

Fishing Plaskett Meadows Pond 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: June 28, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 28, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

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.