Owens River, below Tinnemaha fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Owens River, below Tinnemaha?

Fishing Owens River, below Tinnemaha is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 16 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 20, 2026. Largemouth bass (5-lb.-class fish reported off the reservoir dam face; also present downstream in the river), Bluegill, Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Brown 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 Owens River, below Tinnemaha stocked?

Last stocked September 20, 2026. It is stocked about 8 times a year since 2025, most often in February and September.

How do you get on Owens River, below Tinnemaha?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Big Pine. This reach starts at Tinnemaha Reservoir, about 6 miles south of Big Pine, where boating and float tubing are not allowed but shore fishing off the dam face is popular for largemouth bass. A trail follows the river downstream from the reservoir.