Merced River Fishing and Stocking
Merced County, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife schedules 5 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Trout (species not given)), the most recent scheduled for Oct 18, 2026. The agency publishes a planned schedule: dates can change, and a listed date does not confirm the stocking took place. Stocked in October in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species |
|---|---|
| Oct 18–24, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Sep 20–26, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Sep 6–12, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Aug 23–29, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species |
|---|---|
| Nov 16–22, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
| Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
| Oct 5–11, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
Other Stocked Waters in Merced County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking schedule published by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Merced River, Section I”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.