Sly Creek Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Sly Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Sly Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 1, 2026. Spotted Bass (Dominant species (40 of 63 fish) in CDFW's own 2016 electrofishing survey of the reservoir), Green Sunfish (19 of 63 fish captured in CDFW's 2016 electrofishing survey of the reservoir), Kokanee Salmon (Listed alongside rainbow and brown trout as a species anglers catch from boat or shore), 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 Sly Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked March 1, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in February and November.

How do you get on Sly Creek Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Strawberry Valley. Facilities include restrooms and camping. 562-acre Plumas National Forest reservoir 1.25 miles northwest of Strawberry Valley. A free, year-round boat ramp sits at Mooreville near the dam; Strawberry Campground has a smaller cartop launch in a 5-mph no-wake arm. Sly Creek Campground charges $20/site and has vault toilets.

Which lakes near Sly Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Little Grass Valley Reservoir (11.2 mi), Bucks Lake (21.4 mi), and Packer Lake (24.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Little Grass Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Packer Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Sly Creek Reservoir is stocked

Little Grass Valley Reservoir (11.2 mi), Bucks Lake (21.4 mi), and Packer Lake (24.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Little Grass Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Packer Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.