Ming Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Ming Lake?

Fishing Ming Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 29, 2026. Largemouth bass (Resident year-round population, distinct from CDFW's winter trout stocking here), Crappie, 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 Ming Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 29, 2026. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in January and March.

How do you get on Ming Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is not float tube friendly. The nearest town is Bakersfield. Facilities include restrooms. A 104-acre manmade lake in Kern County's Kern River County Park (13375 Lake Ming Rd, Bakersfield), dedicated 1959. Motorboats need a $60 annual county boat permit; no jet skis or inflatables allowed.

Which lakes near Ming Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Isabella (29.3 mi), Deer Creek (31.6 mi), and Dry Meadow Creek (44 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Dry Meadow Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Ming Lake is stocked

Lake Isabella (29.3 mi), Deer Creek (31.6 mi), and Dry Meadow Creek (44 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Dry Meadow Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.