Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Lightning Trout



Latest Photos

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
Lightning Trout 2 lbs. 11-20-2021 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
11-20-2023Rainbow TroutBuena Vista Lakes3000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-12-2024 The trout bite has slowed here, but bass anglers reported better numbers of bass
The trout bite has slowed here, but bass... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
4-5-2024 Buena Vista Lakes Fishing Report
Trout anglers used garlic scented dough baits, Mousetails,... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-22-2024 The last trout plant of the season went into the lake
The last trout plant of the season went... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-15-2024 The hot crappie bite at BV continued for anglers using Get Bent Baits minijigs and swimbaits
The hot crappie bite at BV continued for... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
3-8-2024 Crappie fishing has been on fire at BV
Crappie fishing has been on fire at BV... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden

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