Eastman Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Eastman Lake?

Fishing Eastman Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 15, 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 Eastman Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 15, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Eastman Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Raymond, CA. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Army Corps recreation area about 25 miles east of Chowchilla, with Codorniz Campground bookable through Recreation.gov. Fish-cleaning stations sit near each boat ramp and showers are on hand. CDFW made Eastman Lake its first designated Trophy Bass Fishery.

Which lakes near Eastman Lake were stocked more recently?

Lewis Creek (22.1 mi), Nelder Creek (22.4 mi), Bass Lake (23.8 mi), and Big Creek, Madera (25.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Nelder Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Big Creek, Madera is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Eastman Lake is stocked

Lewis Creek (22.1 mi), Nelder Creek (22.4 mi), Bass Lake (23.8 mi), and Big Creek, Madera (25.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Nelder Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Big Creek, Madera is also stocked with Mixed Trout.