🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Pine?

Most commonly caught species around Big Pine , CA : Rainbow trout - 709 reported catches Brown trout - 354 reported catches Largemouth bass - 220 reported catches Brook trout - 128 reported catches Bluegill - 39 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Big Pine fishing reports?

The latest Big Pine , CA fishing reports are: @garburator reported a nice Brown trout at Owens River . @garburator reported a nice Brown trout at Owens River . @TjHaug reported a nice Largemouth bass at Owens River . @gil_rico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pleasant Valley Reservoir . @Reneeyc43 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Big Pine, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Pine, California?

Anglers in Big Pine , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Joaquin River , Owens River , South Fork Kings River , Bishop Creek Canal , Saunders Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Pine?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Big Pine

Latest Big Pine fishing reports

Brown trout

Owens River

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Brown trout

Owens River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Owens River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pleasant Valley Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Brown trout

Owens River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Big Pine

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

Regulations for

37°09′55.8″N 118°17′42.4″W

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FAQ about Big Pine fishing

Anglers in Big Pine, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Joaquin River, Owens River, South Fork Kings River, Bishop Creek Canal, and Saunders Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Big Pine, CA:

Rainbow trout - 709 reported catches
Brown trout - 354 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 220 reported catches
Brook trout - 128 reported catches
Bluegill - 39 reported catches

The latest Big Pine, CA fishing reports are:

@garburator reported a nice Brown trout at Owens River.
@garburator reported a nice Brown trout at Owens River.
@TjHaug reported a nice Largemouth bass at Owens River.
@gil_rico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pleasant Valley Reservoir.
@Reneeyc43 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Pine, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: