When was Ming Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Ming Lake stocked?

It was stocked 8 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March and December.

Is Ming Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 8 waters in Kern County. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Ming Lake trout stocking

Kern County, California · lake · 521 ft elevation

Ming Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Dec 7, 2025, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January, March and December.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

On record

8 stockings

since Dec 7, 2025

The second most stocked of 8 waters in Kern County.
Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record.

Weather at Ming Lake

Overnight
53°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Friday
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
53°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
78°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
56°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
76°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Ming Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in January, March and December.

By month, all years

Stockings of Ming Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	2	1	3
2025												2

Stocking history

20266 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Mar 29Latest Mar 29 to Apr 4	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Mar 15 Mar 15 to Mar 21	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Mar 1 Mar 1 to Mar 7	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Feb 8 Feb 8 to Feb 14	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Jan 18 Jan 18 to Jan 24	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Jan 4 Jan 4 to Jan 10	Trout	1 week

20252 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Dec 28 Dec 28 to Jan 3	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Dec 7 Dec 7 to Dec 13	Trout

From California fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: California fishing regulations.

Where is Ming Lake?

Kern County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Ming Lake

Kern River, Section 1stream · 8 mistocked Apr 19, 2026
Kern River, Section 2stream · 14 mistocked Apr 19, 2026
River Walk Lakelake · 16 mistocked Feb 1, 2026
Kern River, Section 3stream · 24 mistocked Apr 19, 2026

All stocked waters in Kern County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Ming Lake

When was Ming Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Ming Lake stocked?: It was stocked 8 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March and December.
Is Ming Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 8 waters in Kern County. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.