Hensley Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Hensley Lake?

Fishing Hensley 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 Hensley 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 Hensley Lake?

Facilities include camping. US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir behind Hidden Dam, the only major storage dam on the Fresno River, with over 20 miles of shoreline. Open to day-use recreation since 1978 (fishing, water skiing, swimming, horseback riding, hiking), plus Hidden View Campground, open year-round.

Which lakes near Hensley Lake were stocked more recently?

Fresno City Woodward Park Lake (18.7 mi) and Bass Lake (22.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Fresno City Woodward Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Hensley Lake is stocked

Fresno City Woodward Park Lake (18.7 mi) and Bass Lake (22.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Fresno City Woodward Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Bass Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.