Susan River Lower fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Susan River Lower?

Fishing Susan River Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 26, 2026. Speckled Dace (Native fish documented in the Susan River alongside the stocked rainbow and brown trout), Lahontan Redside (Native fish documented in the Susan River alongside the stocked rainbow and brown trout), Tahoe Sucker (Native fish documented in the Susan River alongside the stocked rainbow and brown trout), and 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)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Susan River Lower stocked?

Last stocked July 26, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in April and June.

How do you get on Susan River Lower?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Susanville, CA. Facilities include restrooms. Hobo Camp Day Use Area, 0.6 miles west of Susanville, has a wheelchair-accessible gravel trail to the river, picnic sites, and no entry fee. Devils Corral Trailhead, 7 miles west on Highway 36, adds a vault toilet and more river access along the Bizz Johnson Trail.

Which lakes near Susan River Lower were stocked more recently?

Goodrich Creek Lower (16 mi) was stocked more recently. Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Susan River Lower is stocked

Goodrich Creek Lower (16 mi) was stocked more recently. Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.