Green Valley Lake
San Bernardino County Trout, Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sunfish
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What's Biting - 1 week ago
Trout
Hot
Crappie
Good
Bass
Fair

Green Valley Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Green Valley Lake is located at an elevation of 6,800 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is known for its rainbow trout fishing, with stocks occurring throughout the colder months. While 10-12 inch trout are most common, some trophy-sized giants are caught yearly. The lake also holds other species including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. Although Green Valley is generally peaceful, it can get crowded on summer weekends, disrupting its serene atmosphere. Nearby is a campground, and the lake area provides amenities such as...

Green Valley Lake is located at an elevation of 6,800 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is known for its rainbow trout fishing, with stocks occurring throughout the colder months. While 10-12 inch trout are most common, some trophy-sized giants are caught yearly. The lake also holds other species including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill.

Although Green Valley is generally peaceful, it can get crowded on summer weekends, disrupting its serene atmosphere. Nearby is a campground, and the lake area provides amenities such as rowboat, kayak, and paddle-boat rentals, as well as bait and a convenience store. Note that private boats and motorized vessels are not allowed. Both day use and daily fishing come with a fee.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 2 weeks ago - View Schedule
Boating / Access:
Private boats prohibited. Boat rentals only.
Geography:
Surface Area: 10 acres
Surface Elevation: 6,750 ft
Hot Trout bite
Trout, Bass, Crappie
Clear

Another CDFW trout plant went in last week, to add to an already awesome trout bite. Plenty of action all around the lake, with anglers getting them a variety of ways. In the mornings, the spoon bite has been very good, with some folks limiting out quickly with long casts and stop/go retrieves. Most of the all-day bite, though, has been on bait...

Another CDFW trout plant went in last week, to add to an already awesome trout bite. Plenty of action all around the lake, with anglers getting them a variety of ways. In the mornings, the spoon bite has been very good, with some folks limiting out quickly with long casts and stop/go retrieves. Most of the all-day bite, though, has been on bait... Carolina rig with at least a 3-foot leader, soaking garlic PowerBait, nightcrawlers, or mice tails. Most are stocker-sized fish, but a few bigger rainbows and the occasional lightning trout are being caught.

There's a solid crappie bite right now too... fly anglers are stripping stonefly nymphs around submerged brush in quiet spots, hooking some nice fish in the 1-2 pound range (along with the occasional trout).

The occasional bass is being caught either accidentally on trout spoons/spinners, or on smaller finesse soft plastics.

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The lake house and staff are gone for the year. I don't believe any more stockings are happening this year. I had some great days there this past year.

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