Data Sources & Attribution
Primary Data Sources
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
All fish planting schedules and water body data are sourced from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's public databases and are used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) .
- CDFW Fish Plants Database - Current and historical fish planting schedules
- CDFW Fishing Guide - Water body information and fishing regulations
- CDFW Interactive Fishing Map - Geographic data and fishing locations
License Information
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
The data used on this website is licensed under CC BY 4.0, which means you are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
How We Use This Data
StockedCA aggregates and presents publicly available fish planting data to help anglers plan their fishing trips. We combine data from multiple CDFW sources to provide:
- Real-time fish planting schedules
- Interactive maps of fishing locations
- Species-specific fishing guides
- Historical stocking patterns
Attribution
Data provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) under CC BY 4.0 . This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by CDFW.
Data Updates
Our system automatically checks for new fish planting data from CDFW twice daily:
- 2:00 AM PST — Catches overnight updates and prepares data for the morning
- 2:00 PM PST — Captures updates made during business hours by CDFW staff
CDFW typically updates their planting schedules weekly, usually on Thursdays or Fridays, though updates may occur at any time based on changing conditions.
Data Accuracy
While we strive to keep our data current and accurate, fish planting schedules are subject to change due to weather, water conditions, and other factors. Always check with CDFW for the most current information and regulations before planning your fishing trip.
Contact
For questions about data sources or to report data discrepancies, please contact us or refer directly to the CDFW Contact Page .