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Woodward Reservoir

Woodward Reservoir is a reservoir in California, near Stanislaus County.

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Fish species in Woodward Reservoir

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Woodward Reservoir is a reservoir in Stanislaus County, California and covers about 1,843.9 acres, reaches about 92.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 35,435 acre-feet.

Wind can change Woodward Reservoir quickly, so pick one manageable section and learn it before crossing open water. Deep water at Woodward Reservoir gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.

Woodward Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for black crappie at Woodward Reservoir?

Fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops; match lure size to the visible food, then make one pass close to bottom.

What does the 92.8 feet deepest point mean when fishing Woodward Reservoir?

Treat 92.8 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What does the stocking history mean at Woodward Reservoir?

It confirms that rainbow trout were released, but it does not prove that fish are now common or easy to catch; follow bait before changing areas.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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