Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Lightning Trout



Latest Photos

5 lbs. 15 oz.
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8-26-2024
Scott from @getbentbaits661 just checked in with a big stringer of trout and a crappie from Buena Vista! Get out there guys! There’s still big fish to be had from the last stocking!
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1-21-2022
2 lbs.
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Anthony
11-20-2021
21 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bob's Bait Bucket
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Ivory Shepherd
7-8-2019
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Buena Vista Lakes Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Channel Catfish 21 lbs. 7-08-2019 View Report
Largemouth Bass 5 lbs. 15 oz. 8-26-2024 View Report
Lightning Trout 2 lbs. 11-20-2021 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
3-04-2025Rainbow TroutPMAF 
11-20-2023Rainbow TroutBuena Vista Lakes3000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-4-2025 Bass fishing has really picked up at BV
Bass fishing has really picked up at BV... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-28-2025 Fishing at BV was solid, with largemouth bass quickly becoming the primary target for most anglers
Fishing at BV was solid, with largemouth bass... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-21-2025 The trout bite at Buena Vista picked up after the recent trout stocking
The trout bite at Buena Vista picked up... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-14-2025 Anglers picked away at the remaining rainbows from last week’s plant
Anglers picked away at the remaining rainbows from... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-7-2025 A fresh stocking and a steady bite at BV kept trout anglers busy
A fresh stocking and a steady bite at... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden

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