El Estero Lake Fish Stocking
Monterey County, California · 2025–2026 on record
According to California CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule, El Estero Lake was last stocked Week of March 15, 2026 with Trout (unspecified). El Estero Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2025–2026.
When El Estero Lake is stocked
El Estero Lake is typically stocked in winter, most often in January — 3 stocking events in that peak month.
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Other stocked waters near El Estero Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Week of March 15, 2026 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of February 22, 2026 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of February 8, 2026 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of January 25, 2026 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of January 4, 2026 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of May 4, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of April 20, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of April 13, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Week of April 6, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of March 30, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of February 9, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
| Week of January 5, 2025 | Trout (unspecified) | California CDFW |
The reporting agency did not include fish counts or sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was El Estero Lake last stocked?
According to California CDFW — Fish Planting Schedule, El Estero Lake was last stocked Week of March 15, 2026 with Trout (unspecified).
What fish species are stocked in El Estero Lake?
El Estero Lake is stocked with Trout (unspecified).
What time of year is El Estero Lake stocked?
El Estero Lake is typically stocked in winter, most often in January.
How often is El Estero Lake stocked?
El Estero Lake has been stocked about 6 times a year — 12 recorded stockings between 2025 and 2026.