Ward Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Ward Lake?

Fishing Ward Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 16, 2026. Tui Chub (Warm spring-fed water lets tui chubs thrive in the shallows by the hundreds, unusual for a Sierra lake at this elevation) 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 Ward Lake stocked?

Last stocked August 16, 2026. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

How do you get on Ward Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Warm water from natural hot springs feeds Ward Lake, letting tui chubs thrive in the shallows and tulles grow along the shore, unusual for a Sierra lake this high. No boat ramp; fish from a float tube, kayak, canoe, or the open shoreline near the campground.

Which lakes near Ward Lake were stocked more recently?

San Joaquin River, South Fork (2.4 mi), Mono Creek (4.1 mi), Portal Forebay (4.6 mi), and Edison Lake (5.7 mi) were stocked more recently. San Joaquin River, South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mono Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Portal Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Edison Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Ward Lake is stocked

San Joaquin River, South Fork (2.4 mi), Mono Creek (4.1 mi), Portal Forebay (4.6 mi), and Edison Lake (5.7 mi) were stocked more recently. San Joaquin River, South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Mono Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Portal Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Edison Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.