Bass Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Bass Lake?

Fishing Bass Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked April 19, 2026. Kokanee Salmon (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Bass Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 19, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April.

How do you get on Bass Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Oakhurst, CA. Facilities include camping. Sierra National Forest reservoir on Willow Creek, nestled in pines at 3,400 ft above Oakhurst, reached on Highway 41 and Road 222. It offers camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and day-use areas, with accessible facilities at Wishon Boat Launch, Recreation Point, and Lupine-Cedar Bluff.

Which lakes near Bass Lake were stocked more recently?

Nelder Creek (5.2 mi), Lewis Creek (6.2 mi), Chiquito Creek West Fork (9.9 mi), and Fish Creek (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Nelder Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Chiquito Creek West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Fish Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Bass Lake is stocked

Nelder Creek (5.2 mi), Lewis Creek (6.2 mi), Chiquito Creek West Fork (9.9 mi), and Fish Creek (11.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Nelder Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Chiquito Creek West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Fish Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.