Fishing
Alpine County has been a fishing destination for generations. With more than 700 square miles of public lands and some of the most pristine lakes and streams you'll ever see, there is something for every level of angler to enjoy. Keep scrolling to learn more about our fishing waters.
Alpine County Fishing Waters
Through grants from the County of Alpine and the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, the Alpine County Fish and Game Commission stock some of the rivers throughout the year. In addition, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) also conduct stocking activities. Click the link below to find out when and where the CDFW stocks take place.
See our latest blog post on fishing regulations, and view the CDFW Official Regulations Handbook.
Fishing licenses can be purchased at the following nearby locations:
MARKLEEVILLE GENERAL STORE: 14799 CA-89, Markleeville, CA 96120 (530) 694-2448
TAHOE FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS: 2705 LAKE TAHOE BLVD SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150 (530) 541-8208
TOPAZ LODGE: 1979 US HWY 395 S GARDNERVILLE, NV 89410 (775) 355-8887
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS: #360 1770 HIGHWAY 395 SPACE A-2 MINDEN, NV 89423 (775) 782-3412
SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE: #229 1443 South Carson Street CARSON CITY, NV 89701 (775) 884-2100
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Fish Plants 2024
April 12, 2024 1800lbs total:
West Fork Carson 900 lbs
East Fork Carson 500 lbs
Markleeville Creek 250 lbs
Silver Creek 150 lbs
California State Fish & Game
Lake Alpine May 13, 2024
Indian Creek May 19 2024
East Slope
LAKES & RESERVOIRS
Bull Lake
Burnside Lake
Crater Lake
Fourth of July Lake
Granite Lake
Heenan Lake
Indian Creek Reservoir Caution: dangerous algae blooms >>
Poison Lake
Raymond Lake
Summit Lake
Sunset Lake (Lower & Upper)
Tamarack Lake
Twin Lake
Winnemucca Lake
Woods Lake
RIVERS & STREAMS
Carson River (East & West Fork)
Forestdale Creek
Horsethief Creek
Markleeville Creek
Red Lake Creek
Silver Creek
Wolf Creek
West Slope
Mokelumne River
Pacific Valley Creek
Highland Lake
Kinney Lakes
Utica Reservoir
Union Reservoir