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Millerton Lake

Fresno & Madera Counties, California

Millerton Lake in Millerton Lake State Recreation Area covers about 4,900 acres when full and is divided between Fresno and Madera Counties by the San Joaquin River. State Parks lists bass, sunfish, catfish and shad, with rainbow trout and striped bass in the park fishing regulations.

N2 mi
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Surface area4,900 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Striped Bass●●●○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Rainbow Trout●○○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Millerton Lake boat launch rampsPublic
    Three launch ramps along the shoreline with nearby parking; $7 boat launch fee per State Parks info sheetDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Millerton Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Three launch ramps are available; a launch fee applies.
  • State Parks regulations list striped bass at 18 in minimum, 2 per day (2024-25 sheet); confirm current rules.

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