Fresno County · lake · 8 acres
Ward Lake
Stocked 7× since 2025 · CDFW
Ward Lake is a lake in Fresno County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 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
83°
51°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
86°
59°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
61°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 3 | 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
- Hell Hole Meadow0.9 mi
- Bear Creek1.4 mi
- Crater Creek1.9 mi
- Jackass Meadow1.9 mi
- Tombstone Creek2.1 mi
- Chinquapin Creek2.2 mi
- Hooper Creek2.2 mi
- Doris Lake2.9 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.
Ward Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ward Lake?+
Ward Lake is stocked with Trout in Fresno County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ward Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at Ward Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ward 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 Ward Lake?+
Ward Lake is a lake in Fresno County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.