Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA

Lake Information

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



Latest Photos

5 lbs. 15 oz.
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!
1-21-2022
2 lbs.
Anthony
11-20-2021
21 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bob's Bait Bucket
Ivory Shepherd
7-8-2019

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
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
2-28-2025 A steady bite at BV kept trout anglers busy reeling in good sized rainbows
A steady bite at BV kept trout anglers... more »
Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-21-2025 Trout anglers lined the shores for excellent fishing after the last plant
Trout anglers lined the shores for excellent fishing... more »
Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-14-2025 Anglers reported good fishing at BV with trout and crappie as the best bets
Anglers reported good fishing at BV with trout... more »
Chad Burton and Chris Borden
2-7-2025 Fishing at BV has been productive for trout, crappie, and bluegill
Fishing at BV has been productive for trout,... more »
Chad Burton and Chris Borden

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