Kern County · reservoir · 109 acres
Lake Ming
Stocked 8× since 2025 · CDFW
Lake Ming is a reservoir in Kern County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 29, 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
102°
73°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
106°
71°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
110°
72°
8 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Lake Ming get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cottonwood Creek2.5 mi
- Hart Park Lake2.7 mi
- Rancheria Creek5.3 mi
- Rattlesnake Creek5.4 mi
- Pine Mountain Creek6.2 mi
- Monotti Creek9.3 mi
- Grimaud Creek10.0 mi
- South Fork Cottonwood Creek8.3 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.
Lake Ming fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Ming?+
Lake Ming is stocked with Trout in Kern County, California, most recently on Mar 29, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Ming get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Ming peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Ming?+
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 Lake Ming?+
Lake Ming is a reservoir in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.