Trumbull Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Trumbull Lake?

Fishing Trumbull Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 23, 2026. Brown Trout (Native population in the Virginia Lakes Canyon drive-to lakes, distinct from the weekly-stocked rainbows), Brook Trout (Native population in the Virginia Lakes Canyon drive-to lakes, distinct from the weekly-stocked rainbows), 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 Trumbull Lake stocked?

Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in July and August.

How do you get on Trumbull Lake?

Shore fishing is available and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Bridgeport, CA. Facilities include camping. One of Virginia Lakes Canyon's three drive-to lakes, stocked weekly with rainbow trout. Gas-powered boats aren't allowed, but float tubes, canoes, and shore fishing all work well.

Which lakes near Trumbull Lake were stocked more recently?

Virginia Lake Upper (0.4 mi), Virginia Lake Lower (0.6 mi), and Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Virginia Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Virginia Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Trumbull Lake is stocked

Virginia Lake Upper (0.4 mi), Virginia Lake Lower (0.6 mi), and Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Virginia Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Virginia Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Saddlebag Creek (Lee Vining Creek) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.