Yosemite Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Yosemite Lake?

Fishing Yosemite Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked November 16, 2025. Largemouth Bass (The lake's mainstay catch), Blue Catfish, Carp, 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 Yosemite Lake stocked?

Last stocked November 16, 2025. It is stocked 4 times in 2025, most often in October and November.

How do you get on Yosemite Lake?

There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Merced, CA. Facilities include restrooms. Two boat launch ramps and a designated swim beach ring the lake; boats must be off the water 30 minutes before sunset. A day-use pass, also valid at Lake McClure and Lake McSwain, is required.

Which lakes near Yosemite Lake were stocked more recently?

McSwain Reservoir (12.1 mi) and Eastman Lake (27.1 mi) were stocked more recently. McSwain Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Eastman Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Yosemite Lake is stocked

McSwain Reservoir (12.1 mi) and Eastman Lake (27.1 mi) were stocked more recently. McSwain Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Eastman Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.