Rancho Seco Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Rancho Seco Lake?

Fishing Rancho Seco Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked January 11, 2026. Bluegill (Resident warmwater species per SMUD's own park brochure, distinct from the rainbow trout SMUD separately stocks), Redear Sunfish (Resident warmwater species per SMUD's own park brochure), Crappie (Resident warmwater species per SMUD's own park brochure), and Bass (SMUD's brochure lists 'bass' among the resident species without specifying largemouth or smallmouth), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rancho Seco Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and November.

How do you get on Rancho Seco Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Herald. Facilities include camping and dock. SMUD-operated 160-acre lake off Twin Cities Road, fed by the Folsom South Canal. Cast from one of six fishing docks (one is handicap-accessible) or the shoreline, or launch an electric motor boat, rowboat, or sailboat from either of two ramps. A $5 fishing fee applies on top of park entry.

Which lakes near Rancho Seco Lake were stocked more recently?

Elk Grove Park Pond (15.7 mi), Mather Lake (17.4 mi), Hagan Community Park Pond (21.8 mi), and Granite Park Pond (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Elk Grove Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mather Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Hagan Community Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Granite Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Rancho Seco Lake is stocked

Elk Grove Park Pond (15.7 mi), Mather Lake (17.4 mi), Hagan Community Park Pond (21.8 mi), and Granite Park Pond (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Elk Grove Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mather Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Hagan Community Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Granite Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.