Inyo County · stream · order 7 river · ~512 cfs typical
Owens River
Stocked 35× since 2025 · CDFW
Owens River is a stream in Inyo County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 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°
64°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
103°
69°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
106°
72°
18 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 25 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 11 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Owens River get stocked?
Going by 35 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May, July, August.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lubken Creek4.0 mi
- Carroll Creek4.8 mi
- Diaz Lake4.4 mistocked May 24, 2026
- Diaz Creek4.6 mi
- South Fork Lubken Creek5.5 mi
- North Fork Lubken Creek5.5 mi
- Tuttle Creek5.8 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- Lone Pine Creek6.7 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
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.
Owens River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Owens River?+
Owens River is stocked with Trout in Inyo County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Owens River get stocked?+
Going by 35 records since 2025, stocking at Owens River peaks in May, July, August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Owens River?+
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 Owens River?+
Owens River is a stream in Inyo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.