Big Meadows Creek fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Big Meadows Creek?

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

When is Big Meadows Creek stocked?

Last stocked July 19, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in April and July.

How do you get on Big Meadows Creek?

Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Flows through Big Meadow Campground in Sequoia National Forest, off Generals Highway via Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11), about 75 miles east of Fresno at 7,500 ft. Fly fishing in the creek is a listed activity; the campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so bring your own.

Which lakes near Big Meadows Creek were stocked more recently?

Hume Lake (6.7 mi) and Wishon Reservoir (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Hume Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Wishon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Big Meadows Creek is stocked

Hume Lake (6.7 mi) and Wishon Reservoir (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Hume Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Wishon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.