Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideSanta Margarita Lake fishing
Santa Margarita Lake fishing lists Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- Not in these reports
- Plants on record
- 0
- Species recorded
- 1
- Elevation
- 1,297.3 ft
Fish at Santa Margarita Lake
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Santa Margarita Lake on the agency's stocking plan
California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists Santa Margarita Lake on its stocking plan. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: December 21, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Santa Margarita
- Facilities
- dock, camping
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Santa Margarita Lake
Nearest lakes
No other lakes on record in California yet.
Common questions
What fish are at Santa Margarita Lake?
Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
How do you get on Santa Margarita Lake?
The nearest town is Santa Margarita. Facilities include dock and camping.