Saddlebag Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Saddlebag Lake?

Fishing Saddlebag Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 16, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Saddlebag Lake stocked?

Last stocked August 16, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Saddlebag Lake?

Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is Lee Vining. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A 340-acre, dam-created lake at over 10,000 feet just east of Yosemite in Inyo National Forest, created in 1919. A loop trail circles the lake for shore fishing, and Saddlebag Lake Resort rents canoes, aluminum boats and pontoons and runs a water taxi to the far end of the lake.

Which lakes near Saddlebag Lake were stocked more recently?

Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) (2.7 mi) and Virginia Lake Lower (5.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Virginia Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Saddlebag Lake is stocked

Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) (2.7 mi) and Virginia Lake Lower (5.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Virginia Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.