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
5-2-2025 Fishing was good at BV with anglers focusing on bass, crappie, and catfish
Fishing was good at BV with anglers focusing... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
4-25-2025 Anglers reported catching bass, catfish, and crappie at BV with largemouth as the best bet
Anglers reported catching bass, catfish, and crappie at... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
4-18-2025 The bite at BV has been good with crappie and bass as the best bets
The bite at BV has been good with... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
4-11-2025 Anglers reported good fishing at BV with largemouth, crappie, and catfish all taking baits
Anglers reported good fishing at BV with largemouth,... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
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

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