Kirkwood Lake
Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill and 5 more species
Kirkwood Lake is a popular fishing spot located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and occasionally brook trout. Fishing enthusiasts can also catch smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and skiing, as Kirkwood Mountain Resort is just a few miles away. Anglers can use lures, bait, or flies to catch fish. The best time to visit is from spring to fall, as the lake is usually frozen over in winter. Average temperatures in the summer months range from 60-80°F. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Smallmouth Bass
There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs / 4.54 ft |
Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 8 cfs / 5.11 ft |
Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 247 cfs / 2.67 ft |
Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 119 cfs / 3.54 ft |
Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 529 cfs / 3.45 ft |
Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 44 cfs / 1.11 ft |