What fish are at Jenks Lake?

Fishing Jenks Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 26, 2026. bluegill (Resident panfish reported by anglers alongside stocked trout) and 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 Jenks Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 26, 2026. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

Jenks Lake fishing

Fishing at Jenks Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Mixed Trout, Bluegill, and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 26, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

6,710.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Jenks Lake?: Fishing Jenks Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 26, 2026. bluegill (Resident panfish reported by anglers alongside stocked trout) and 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 Jenks Lake stocked?: Last stocked July 26, 2026. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in April and May.
How do you get on Jenks Lake?: Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. Small San Bernardino National Forest lake near Big Bear; shore fishing only, no boats or swimming permitted.
Which lakes near Jenks Lake were stocked more recently?: Santa Ana River South Fork (2.9 mi), Santa Ana River (3.6 mi), Big Bear Lake (6.7 mi), and Green Valley Lake (12.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Santa Ana River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Santa Ana River is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Big Bear Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Green Valley Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No

Small San Bernardino National Forest lake near Big Bear; shore fishing only, no boats or swimming permitted.

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How Jenks Lake is stocked

Santa Ana River South Fork (2.9 mi), Santa Ana River (3.6 mi), Big Bear Lake (6.7 mi), and Green Valley Lake (12.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Santa Ana River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Santa Ana River is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Big Bear Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Green Valley Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Jenks Lake

Fishing Jenks Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 8
Last stocked: July 26, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 12, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 28, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 7, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 24, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 10, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 5, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

bluegill : Resident panfish reported by anglers alongside stocked trout. (fishbrain.com, accessed September 23, 2026)
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

Mixed Trout (8)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.