Sycamore Island Pond fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Sycamore Island Pond?

Fishing Sycamore Island Pond is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 8, 2026. Largemouth Bass (San Joaquin River Conservancy stocked 880 largemouth bass (9 to 12 inches) into the Stumpy and Beaver ponds in 2024-25), Redear Sunfish (7,600 fingerling redear sunfish were stocked into the Stumpy and Beaver ponds in 2024-25), Bluegill, and Crappie, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sycamore Island Pond stocked?

Last stocked March 8, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Sycamore Island Pond?

Shore fishing is available, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Madera, CA. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A 600-acre natural area with a stocked trout pond plus several other ponds and San Joaquin River access. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the bait shop. Free access Monday through Friday; $9 per vehicle on weekends. An ADA-accessible fishing pier is at the trout pond.

Which lakes near Sycamore Island Pond were stocked more recently?

Fresno City Woodward Park Lake (2.5 mi), Hensley Lake (19.1 mi), Avocado Lake (23.3 mi), Kings River, Below Pine Flat Dam (23.9 mi), and Eastman Lake (27.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fresno City Woodward Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Hensley Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Avocado Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Kings River, Below Pine Flat Dam is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Eastman Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Sycamore Island Pond is stocked

Fresno City Woodward Park Lake (2.5 mi), Hensley Lake (19.1 mi), Avocado Lake (23.3 mi), Kings River, Below Pine Flat Dam (23.9 mi), and Eastman Lake (27.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fresno City Woodward Park Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Hensley Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Avocado Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Kings River, Below Pine Flat Dam is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Eastman Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.