Murry Park Pond fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Murry Park Pond?

Fishing Murry Park Pond is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 8, 2026. Bluegill (Resident panfish population year-round, not part of CDFW's trout stocking), Yellow bullhead, 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 Murry Park Pond stocked?

Last stocked March 8, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in January and March.

How do you get on Murry Park Pond?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Porterville. A small public pond at Murry Park in Porterville, run by Porterville Parks and Leisure Services. CDFW stocks it with catchable rainbow trout, including a heavy plant for the city's long-running annual Spring Youth Fishing Derby, which draws 200-plus kids most years.

Which lakes near Murry Park Pond were stocked more recently?

Balch Park Lake Lower (20.8 mi), Balch Park Lake Upper (21.1 mi), and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (21.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Murry Park Pond is stocked

Balch Park Lake Lower (20.8 mi), Balch Park Lake Upper (21.1 mi), and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (21.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.