What fish are at Shotoverin Lake?

Fishing Shotoverin Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 14, 2026. Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of 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 Shotoverin Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

Shotoverin Lake fishing

Fishing at Shotoverin Lake is on a high alpine lake, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 14, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

6,523.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Shotoverin Lake?: Fishing Shotoverin Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 14, 2026. Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of 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 Shotoverin Lake stocked?: Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and June.
How do you get on Shotoverin Lake?: Shore fishing is available. A small lake at 6,524 feet, about two miles from the larger and more popular Silver Lake. A single primitive campsite sits in the trees on its shore, a little close to the gravel road, with no toilet; a campfire permit is required.
Which lakes near Shotoverin Lake were stocked more recently?: Goodrich Creek Lower (15.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: high alpine
Shore access: Yes

A small lake at 6,524 feet, about two miles from the larger and more popular Silver Lake. A single primitive campsite sits in the trees on its shore, a little close to the gravel road, with no toilet; a campfire permit is required.

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How Shotoverin Lake is stocked

Goodrich Creek Lower (15.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Shotoverin Lake

Fishing Shotoverin Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 2
Last stocked: June 14, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 14, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Eagle Lake Trout : A California-native strain of rainbow trout. Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (2)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.