River Walk Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at River Walk Lake?

Fishing River Walk Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 1, 2026. Bluegill (Resident panfish per the park's own Wikipedia entry, present in both lakes), Largemouth Bass (Resident species per the park's own Wikipedia entry), Common Carp (Resident species per the park's own Wikipedia entry), and White Crappie (Resident species per the park's own Wikipedia entry), plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is River Walk Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 1, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in January and December.

How do you get on River Walk Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Bakersfield. The lower of two connected lakes in Bakersfield's 32-acre Park at River Walk, next to the Kern River Bike Trail. Both lakes double as groundwater recharge basins; the two-acre lower lake is the park's popular shore-fishing spot.

Which lakes near River Walk Lake were stocked more recently?

Ming Lake (15.9 mi), Deer Creek (43.4 mi), Lake Isabella (45.1 mi), and Reyes Creek (47.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Ming Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Reyes Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How River Walk Lake is stocked

Ming Lake (15.9 mi), Deer Creek (43.4 mi), Lake Isabella (45.1 mi), and Reyes Creek (47.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Ming Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Reyes Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.