Big Pine Creek fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Big Pine Creek?

Fishing Big Pine Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 30, 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 Pine Creek stocked?

Last stocked August 30, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in April and July.

How do you get on Big Pine Creek?

Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. The nearest town is Big Pine, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Big Pine Creek Campground sits at 7,700 ft in Big Pine Canyon, reached west out of Big Pine on Crocker Street and up Big Pine Canyon Road. It has 30 sites, some with creek-front access, and vault toilets but no potable water. The creek and Big Pine Lakes above hold rainbow and brook trout.

Which lakes near Big Pine Creek were stocked more recently?

Owens River, Section 2 (5.4 mi), Tinnemaha Creek (6.6 mi), Owens River, below Tinnemaha (8.5 mi), and Taboose Creek (10.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Owens River, Section 2 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Tinnemaha Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Owens River, below Tinnemaha is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Taboose Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Big Pine Creek is stocked

Owens River, Section 2 (5.4 mi), Tinnemaha Creek (6.6 mi), Owens River, below Tinnemaha (8.5 mi), and Taboose Creek (10.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Owens River, Section 2 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Tinnemaha Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Owens River, below Tinnemaha is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Taboose Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.