Buena Vista Lakes - Bakersfield, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Lightning Trout



Latest Photos

5 lbs. 15 oz.
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8-26-2024
Scott from @getbentbaits661 just checked in with a big stringer of trout and a crappie from Buena Vista! Get out there guys! There’s still big fish to be had from the last stocking!
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1-21-2022
2 lbs.
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Anthony
11-20-2021
21 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bob's Bait Bucket
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Ivory Shepherd
7-8-2019
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Buena Vista Lakes Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Channel Catfish 21 lbs. 7-08-2019 View Report
Largemouth Bass 5 lbs. 15 oz. 8-26-2024 View Report
Lightning Trout 2 lbs. 11-20-2021 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
11-20-2023Rainbow TroutBuena Vista Lakes3000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-22-2024 The Taft Chamber of Commerce Trout Fishing Derby was a success
The Taft Chamber of Commerce Trout Fishing Derby... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
11-15-2024 Fishing was fair at Buena Vista Lakes with cooler water temperatures changing patterns
Fishing was fair at Buena Vista Lakes with... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
11-8-2024 Cooler weather slowed the bite
Cooler weather slowed the bite, but anglers still... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
11-1-2024 Fishing has been good at Buena Vista Lakes with bass, crappie, and catfish taking baits
Fishing has been good at Buena Vista Lakes... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden
10-25-2024 Bass anglers reported a decent bite this week
Bass anglers reported a decent bite with Senkos,... more »		 Chad Burton and Chris Borden

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