Round Valley Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Round Valley Reservoir?

Fishing Round Valley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 31, 2026. Largemouth Bass (One of the two dominant species locals fish for here, per Plumas County's own visitor page), Bluegill (The reservoir's signature panfish; described as the most prominent catch and a favorite first-fish spot for kids), Channel Catfish (Reported present in this warm-water fishery alongside bass and bluegill), and Black Crappie (Reported as part of the reservoir's warm-water fish community), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Round Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 31, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

How do you get on Round Valley Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Greenville. Facilities include restrooms. Also called Bidwell Lake, this warm-water reservoir sits three miles above Greenville and supplies the town's drinking water, so swimming and motorized boats are banned; kayaks and other non-motorized boats are allowed. Vault toilets are on site and there's no day-use fee.

Which lakes near Round Valley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Spanish Creek (7.8 mi), Goodrich Creek Lower (15.4 mi), and Bucks Lake (19 mi) were stocked more recently. Spanish Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Round Valley Reservoir is stocked

Spanish Creek (7.8 mi), Goodrich Creek Lower (15.4 mi), and Bucks Lake (19 mi) were stocked more recently. Spanish Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Bucks Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.