Shaver Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Shaver Lake?

Fishing Shaver Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 10 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 7, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), Kokanee Salmon (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), 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 Shaver Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 7, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April.

How do you get on Shaver Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Shaver Lake. Facilities include dock. Southern California Edison reservoir in Sierra National Forest off Highway 168. The Fresno County launch ramp and Sierra Marina at the lake's north end are free to use and give foot access to shoreline fishing, and the entire shoreline except Shaver Dam is open to non-motorized public access.

Which lakes near Shaver Lake were stocked more recently?

Dinkey Creek (8.5 mi), Huntington Lake (9.4 mi), and Mammoth Pool Lake (15.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Dinkey Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Huntington Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Mammoth Pool Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Shaver Lake is stocked

Dinkey Creek (8.5 mi), Huntington Lake (9.4 mi), and Mammoth Pool Lake (15.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Dinkey Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Huntington Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Mammoth Pool Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.