Millerton Lake - Friant, CA
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, White Catfish, Spotted Bass |
Millerton Lake, near Friant, California, is a prominent reservoir offering diverse and productive angling opportunities. It is particularly renowned for its robust striped bass population, frequently yielding large specimens, actively pursued through trolling or casting various lures and baits.
The reservoir also sustains a significant rainbow trout fishery, regularly augmented by CDFW stocking, providing consistent action for both bank and trolling anglers. A strong black bass fishery, encompassing largemouth and smallmouth bass, thrives across varied structures, responsive to a wide array of artificial lures.
Abundant catfish and various panfish further diversify angling prospects. Access is comprehensive, with multiple public boat launches and extensive bank fishing areas within Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. All anglers must possess a valid California fishing license. Strict adherence to current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations is compulsory, ensuring legal compliance and the sustainable management of this vital recreational resource.
The reservoir also sustains a significant rainbow trout fishery, regularly augmented by CDFW stocking, providing consistent action for both bank and trolling anglers. A strong black bass fishery, encompassing largemouth and smallmouth bass, thrives across varied structures, responsive to a wide array of artificial lures.
Abundant catfish and various panfish further diversify angling prospects. Access is comprehensive, with multiple public boat launches and extensive bank fishing areas within Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. All anglers must possess a valid California fishing license. Strict adherence to current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations is compulsory, ensuring legal compliance and the sustainable management of this vital recreational resource.
Millerton Lake Whoppers
| Species | Weight | Date | Report |
| Striped Bass | 7 lbs. | 4-09-2017 | View Report |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 4-9-2017 | Millerton Striper Report NCFR contributor Carlos Gonzalez (aka FishGo) checked in... more » |
Chad Woods |
| 3-19-2016 | Millerton Stripers We got an angler report today from Millerton... more » |
Chad Woods |
| 12-8-2010 | Millerton Lake Fish Report Pressure is light. Stripers have been few. Trout... more » |
Nor Cal Fish Reports |
| 12-1-2010 | Millerton Lake Fish Report Fishing has been slow for both stripers and... more » |
Nor Cal Fish Reports |
| 11-11-2010 | Millerton Lake Fish Report Striper and black bass fishing is slow but... more » |
Nor Cal Fish Reports |
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