West Valley Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at West Valley Reservoir?

Fishing West Valley Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 29, 2026. Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of 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 West Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked March 29, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and September.

How do you get on West Valley Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Alturas, CA. A public boat launch, listed by California State Parks as the West Valley Reservoir Fishing Access, sits off West Valley Road near Alturas.

Which lakes near West Valley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Pit River South Fork (2.4 mi), Blue Lake (7 mi), Bayley Reservoir (13.2 mi), Pine Creek Reservoir (15.5 mi), and Dodge Reservoir (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Pit River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Blue Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bayley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Pine Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Dodge Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How West Valley Reservoir is stocked

Pit River South Fork (2.4 mi), Blue Lake (7 mi), Bayley Reservoir (13.2 mi), Pine Creek Reservoir (15.5 mi), and Dodge Reservoir (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Pit River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Blue Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Bayley Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Pine Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Dodge Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.