What fish are at Virginia Lake Lower?

Fishing Virginia Lake Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 13, 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 Virginia Lake Lower stocked?

Last stocked September 13, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in July and August.

Virginia Lake Lower fishing

Fishing at Virginia Lake Lower is on a high alpine lake, stocked with Mixed Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

September 13, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

9,777 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Virginia Lake Lower?: Fishing Virginia Lake Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 13, 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 Virginia Lake Lower stocked?: Last stocked September 13, 2026. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in July and August.
How do you get on Virginia Lake Lower?: Shore fishing is available and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Bridgeport, CA. 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.

Access and facts

Water type: high alpine
Nearest town: Bridgeport, CA
Shore access: Yes
Float tube friendly: Yes

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.

Sources: virginialakesresort.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , virginialakesresort.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , easternsierrafishreports.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at Virginia Lake Lower

Fishing Virginia Lake Lower is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 6 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 6
Last stocked: September 13, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 13, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 30, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 23, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 5, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Brown Trout : Native population in the Virginia Lakes Canyon drive-to lakes, distinct from the weekly-stocked rainbows. (virginialakesresort.com, accessed September 23, 2026)
Brook Trout : Native population in the Virginia Lakes Canyon drive-to lakes, distinct from the weekly-stocked rainbows. (virginialakesresort.com, accessed September 23, 2026)
Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (6)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.