Russian River, Upper East Branch fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Russian River, Upper East Branch?

Fishing Russian River, Upper East Branch is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 3, 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 Russian River, Upper East Branch stocked?

Last stocked May 3, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Russian River, Upper East Branch?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Potter Valley. The East Branch is stocked with trout in spring above Lake Mendocino, about six miles east of Calpella and just off Highway 20 in the Potter Valley Road area.

Which lakes near Russian River, Upper East Branch were stocked more recently?

Pillsbury Reservoir (15.3 mi), Indian Valley Reservoir (32.3 mi), and Plaskett Meadows Pond (36.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Pillsbury Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Indian Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Plaskett Meadows Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Russian River, Upper East Branch is stocked

Pillsbury Reservoir (15.3 mi), Indian Valley Reservoir (32.3 mi), and Plaskett Meadows Pond (36.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Pillsbury Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Indian Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Plaskett Meadows Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout.