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

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

Lake Alpine

Mosquito Lake

Highland Lake

Kinney Lakes

Kinney Reservoir

Utica Reservoir

Union Reservoir