Last stocked
September 13, 2026
Plants on record
5
Species recorded
1
Elevation
3,916.6 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Goodale Creek?
- Fishing Goodale Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 13, 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 Goodale Creek stocked?
- Last stocked September 13, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in April and May.
- How do you get on Goodale Creek?
- Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. The nearest town is Big Pine, CA. Facilities include camping. Goodale Creek Campground has 43 RV/tent sites (five pull-through, 30-foot max RV length) along the creek, each with a fire pit, picnic table, and lantern holder; no hookups, potable water, or dump station. BLM has closed public access in Inyo County for wildfire activity, so check before you go.
- Which lakes near Goodale Creek were stocked more recently?
- Owens River, below Tinnemaha (5.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Owens River, below Tinnemaha is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Big Pine, CA
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Goodale Creek Campground has 43 RV/tent sites (five pull-through, 30-foot max RV length) along the creek, each with a fire pit, picnic table, and lantern holder; no hookups, potable water, or dump station. BLM has closed public access in Inyo County for wildfire activity, so check before you go.
Sources: blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How Goodale Creek is stocked
Owens River, below Tinnemaha (5.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Owens River, below Tinnemaha is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at Goodale Creek
Fishing Goodale Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout.
Mixed Trout 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 5
- Last stocked
- September 13, 2026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| August 30, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| July 5, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| May 31, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| April 26, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
Species found here
Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.
- Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.