Scotts Flat Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Scotts Flat Reservoir?

Fishing Scotts Flat Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked April 26, 2026. Kokanee Salmon (Present per Nevada Irrigation District's own recreation page, alongside stocked trout and resident bass), Largemouth Bass (Resident warmwater species per NID's own recreation page), Smallmouth Bass (Resident warmwater species per NID's own recreation page), and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Scotts Flat Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 26, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April.

How do you get on Scotts Flat Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Nevada City. Facilities include camping and dock. Nevada Irrigation District reservoir 6.5 miles east of Nevada City on Highway 20, an 850-acre lake behind a 175-foot earthen dam. NID's own campground and marina offer a concrete boat ramp, boat rentals, and a store; jet skis are not allowed.

Which lakes near Scotts Flat Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Fuller Lake (15 mi) was stocked more recently. Fuller Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Scotts Flat Reservoir is stocked

Fuller Lake (15 mi) was stocked more recently. Fuller Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.