Pleasant Valley Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Pleasant Valley Reservoir?

Fishing Pleasant Valley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 17 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 21, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) 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 Pleasant Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked June 21, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April.

How do you get on Pleasant Valley Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Bishop. Facilities include camping and restrooms. A deep LADWP water-storage reservoir in the narrow Owens Gorge, about six miles northwest of Bishop off US 395. Boating is not allowed, but there is over a mile of easy shoreline access and fly anglers work it from float tubes. Pleasant Valley Campground nearby has vault toilets.

Which lakes near Pleasant Valley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Rock Creek, Section 1 (6.4 mi), Bishop Creek Lower (8.3 mi), Rock Creek Lake (11.2 mi), and Rock Creek, Section 2 (11.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Rock Creek, Section 1 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bishop Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Rock Creek Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Rock Creek, Section 2 is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Pleasant Valley Reservoir is stocked

Rock Creek, Section 1 (6.4 mi), Bishop Creek Lower (8.3 mi), Rock Creek Lake (11.2 mi), and Rock Creek, Section 2 (11.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Rock Creek, Section 1 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bishop Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Rock Creek Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Rock Creek, Section 2 is also stocked with Mixed Trout.