When is Bayley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 31, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May.

Bayley Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Bayley Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Mixed Trout. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May.

Last stocked

May 31, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,170.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Bayley Reservoir?: Fishing Bayley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 31, 2026.
When is Bayley Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked May 31, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May.
How do you get on Bayley Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Alturas, CA. A remote 280-acre BLM reservoir about 52 miles northeast of Alturas in the Infernal Caverns/Rocky Prairie area. Motorized boating is restricted to small 4-cycle outboards, electric trolling motors, or non-motorized craft. Access roads are rough and facilities are minimal; expect little company.
Which lakes near Bayley Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Blue Lake (20.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Blue Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Alturas, CA
Shore access: Yes

A remote 280-acre BLM reservoir about 52 miles northeast of Alturas in the Infernal Caverns/Rocky Prairie area. Motorized boating is restricted to small 4-cycle outboards, electric trolling motors, or non-motorized craft. Access roads are rough and facilities are minimal; expect little company.

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How Bayley Reservoir is stocked

Blue Lake (20.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Blue Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Bayley Reservoir

Fishing Bayley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 2
Last stocked: May 31, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 17, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (2)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.