When was Ward Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 16 to 22, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Ward Lake stocked?

It was stocked 8 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to August.

Is Ward Lake stocked often?

Number 6 of 20 stocked waters in Fresno County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Ward Lake trout stocking

Fresno County, California · lake · 7,312 ft elevation

Ward Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 16 to 22, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since May 31, 2026, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in June to August.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Aug 16 to 22, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

On record

8 stockings

since May 31, 2026

Number 6 of 20 stocked waters in Fresno County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record.

Weather at Ward Lake

Tonight
31°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Thursday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday Night
29°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday
62°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
33°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 15 mph
Saturday
66°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph

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

When is Ward Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June to August.

By month, all years

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

Stocking history

20268 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Aug 16Latest Aug 16 to Aug 22	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Aug 2 Aug 2 to Aug 8	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Jul 19 Jul 19 to Jul 25	Trout	1 week
Week of Jul 12 Jul 12 to Jul 18	Trout	1 week
Week of Jul 5 Jul 5 to Jul 11	Trout	1 week
Week of Jun 28 Jun 28 to Jul 4	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Jun 7 Jun 7 to Jun 13	Trout	1 week
Week of May 31 May 31 to Jun 6	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 Ward Lake?

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

Directions Larger map California fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Ward Lake

San Joaquin River, South Forkstream · 2 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Florence Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 28, 2026
Mono Creekstream · 4 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Portal Forebaylake · 5 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Edison Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 30, 2026
Huntington Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 6, 2026
Courtright Reservoirlake · 14 mistocked Sep 6, 2026
Tamarack Creekstream · 14 mistocked Jul 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Fresno County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Ward Lake

When was Ward Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 16 to 22, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Ward Lake stocked?: It was stocked 8 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to August.
Is Ward Lake stocked often?: Number 6 of 20 stocked waters in Fresno County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.