What fish are at Wishon Reservoir?

Fishing Wishon Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Brown Trout (Described as a native, self-sustaining population distinct from CDFW's regular rainbow trout stocking) 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 Wishon Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in May and August.

Wishon Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Wishon Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Mixed Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

September 6, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

6,476.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Wishon Reservoir?: Fishing Wishon Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Brown Trout (Described as a native, self-sustaining population distinct from CDFW's regular rainbow trout stocking) 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 Wishon Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in May and August.
How do you get on Wishon Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. The public boat ramp is at Wishon Village on the south end, with limited trailer parking. Shore access is also available at Wishon Dam, the Spillway, Short Hair Creek, and Helms Picnic Area. A 15 mph lake speed limit keeps the reservoir quiet.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: camping, restrooms, dock

The public boat ramp is at Wishon Village on the south end, with limited trailer parking. Shore access is also available at Wishon Dam, the Spillway, Short Hair Creek, and Helms Picnic Area. A 15 mph lake speed limit keeps the reservoir quiet.

Sources: fresnobee.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , wishonvillage.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , wishonvillage.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , wishonvillage.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , fresnobee.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , wishonvillage.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at Wishon Reservoir

Fishing Wishon Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 8 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 8
Last stocked: September 6, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 6, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 2, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 17, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 12, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
November 9, 2025	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

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

Brown Trout : Described as a native, self-sustaining population distinct from CDFW's regular rainbow trout stocking. (wishonvillage.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 (8)

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