Sardine Lake Lower fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Sardine Lake Lower?

Fishing Sardine Lake Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 12, 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 Sardine Lake Lower stocked?

Last stocked July 12, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in July and September.

How do you get on Sardine Lake Lower?

The nearest town is Sierra City. A County of Sierra-designated premium fishing lake beneath the Sierra Buttes, stocked at various times through summer with rainbow trout. Swimming is prohibited. The family-run Sardine Lake Resort rents boats with or without an electric trolling motor (5 mph limit), late May through mid-October.

Which lakes near Sardine Lake Lower were stocked more recently?

Gold Lake (4.6 mi) and Jackson Meadows Reservoir (9.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Gold Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Jackson Meadows Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Sardine Lake Lower is stocked

Gold Lake (4.6 mi) and Jackson Meadows Reservoir (9.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Gold Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Jackson Meadows Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.