Bishop Creek - Intake II - Bishop, CA

Creek Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Bishop Creek - Intake II, an impoundment within the Bishop Creek drainage near Bishop, California, constitutes a highly accessible and productive trout fishery. This impoundment is consistently stocked with Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), augmenting a resident population of wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). The stable hydrological regime and abundant forage support significant growth, leading to the potential for trophy-sized specimens, particularly Brown Trout.

Angling methodologies are comprehensive. Conventional bait presentations (e.g., PowerBait, worms) and spin casting with diminutive to medium-sized artificial lures (e.g., spinners, spoons) are highly effective for stocked trout. Fly fishing is also efficacious, with chironomid imitations fished under indicators proving particularly lethal. Nymphing with various aquatic insect patterns and stripping streamer patterns (e.g., Woolly Buggers) are productive for both species, especially larger brown trout. Float tubing and shore-based angling are popular access methods. Optimal fishing periods span from the late April general trout opener through mid-November. Its immediate proximity to Highway 168 ensures excellent accessibility. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations for specific bag limits and any area-specific provisions, critical for the sustained quality of this valuable resource.



Latest Photos

5-3-2024
9 lbs. 1 oz.
9lb 1oz Brown caught at Intake 2. Wow!
5-3-2024

Bishop Creek - Intake II Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Brown Trout 9 lbs. 1 oz. 5-03-2024 View Report


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
7-5-2024 The water is up and fish stocking has been consistent
The water is up, fish stocking has been... more »
Parchers Resort Gang
5-3-2024 9.06 lb. Brown Trout
A 9lb 1oz Brown Trout was caught opening... more »
Parchers Resort Gang
4-16-2024 Intake II is officially thawed!
Oh Happy Day! Intake II is officially thawed! And... more »
Cardinal Village Resort
8-30-2023 Weekly plants, easy access, excellent fishing
Weekly plants, easy access, excellent fishing. Shoreline is... more »
Parchers Resort Gang
7-8-2023 Weekly plants, easy access, decent fishing
Weekly plants, easy access, decent fishing. ... more »
Parchers Resort Gang

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