Fishing Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir in Monterey County, California

• Overview

  You will find Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir in Monterey County, California. Salt water lies 10 miles off. Surface area is around 27 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is among the larger waters listed here for Monterey County. King City sits 20 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Salinas, 54 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Monterey County: flathead grey mullet, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, pink salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 47°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Milpitas Reservoir, 7.9 miles out. Where Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.