Madera County · reservoir · 859 acres
Hensley Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Hensley Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
100°
66°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
104°
69°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
109°
70°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 11 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Willow Creek1.4 mi
- Mud Spring Creek3.3 mi
- Coarse Gold Creek3.7 mi
- Madera Equalization Reservoir5.0 mi
- Whisky Creek6.5 mi
- Black Hawk Lake6.3 mi
- Daulton Creek6.9 mi
- North Branch Willow Creek9.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hensley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hensley Lake?+
Hensley Lake is stocked with Trout in Madera County, California, most recently on Mar 15, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hensley Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Hensley Lake peaks in February. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hensley Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hensley Lake?+
Hensley Lake is a reservoir in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.