Onion Valley Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Onion Valley Reservoir?

Fishing Onion Valley Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 9.2 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked October 24, 2025, averaging 6.6 in.

When is Onion Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2022, most often in June and October. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Onion Valley Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.2 in. Tiger Trout average 6.6 in.

Which lakes near Onion Valley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Blue Lakes (1.7 mi), Knott Creek Reservoir (3.2 mi), and Boulder Reservoir (57.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, Knott Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, and Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Onion Valley Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2023.

Blue Lakes (1.7 mi), Knott Creek Reservoir (3.2 mi), and Boulder Reservoir (57.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, Knott Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, and Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.