Lyons Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Lyons Reservoir?

Fishing Lyons Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 16, 2026. Largemouth bass (Resident population alongside stocked rainbow trout and wild browns), Smallmouth bass, 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 Lyons Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked August 16, 2026. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Lyons Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is not float tube friendly, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Twain Harte. A narrow PG&E-owned impoundment at 4,200 feet that serves as the municipal water supply for Twain Harte, so swimming, boating, and any other bodily contact with the water are prohibited, fishing is shore only. Free to visit, no restrooms or drinking water on site.

Which lakes near Lyons Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Stanislaus River South Fork (7 mi) and Pinecrest Lake (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Lyons Reservoir is stocked

Stanislaus River South Fork (7 mi) and Pinecrest Lake (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.