Convict Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Convict Lake?

Fishing Convict Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 11 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)), Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of 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 Convict Lake stocked?

Last stocked August 30, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Convict Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Convict Boat Ramp is paved, fully accessible, and free to use; boats longer than 25 feet have trouble navigating between the ramp and the breakwater. It's a no-wake lake. The marina has rental boats and a boat dock, and Convict Lake Resort next door runs a store, a restaurant, and cabin rentals.

Which lakes near Convict Lake were stocked more recently?

Convict Creek (0.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Convict Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Convict Lake is stocked

Convict Creek (0.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Convict Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.