Kaweah Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Kaweah Reservoir?

Fishing Kaweah Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 1, 2026. largemouth bass (Resident warmwater species alongside stocked trout, per official recreation area listing), crappie (Resident warmwater species alongside stocked trout, per official recreation area listing), bluegill (Resident panfish alongside stocked trout, per official recreation area listing), and catfish (Resident species alongside stocked trout, per official recreation area listing), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Kaweah Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked March 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and March.

How do you get on Kaweah Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Lemon Cove, CA. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Kaweah River behind Terminus Dam; public boat ramps at the Kaweah, Lemon Hill, and Slick Rock recreation areas, plus Kaweah Marina's rental boats and slips. Horse Creek Campground has about 80 sites with flush toilets and showers.

Which lakes near Kaweah Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (20.4 mi), Mooney Grove Park Pond (20.6 mi), Balch Park Lake Lower (20.8 mi), and Balch Park Lake Upper (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mooney Grove Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Kaweah Reservoir is stocked

Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (20.4 mi), Mooney Grove Park Pond (20.6 mi), Balch Park Lake Lower (20.8 mi), and Balch Park Lake Upper (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mooney Grove Park Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.