Alpine County · stream · order 6 river · ~555 cfs typical
East Fork Carson River
Stocked 4× on record · CDFW
East Fork Carson River is a stream in Alpine County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
93°
62°
26 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
65°
23 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
102°
66°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Fork Carson River0.1 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
- Home Slough0.2 mi
- Brockliss Slough0.4 mi
- Daggett Creek1.9 mi
- Martin Slough2.0 mi
- South Fork Daggett Creek2.5 mi
- Corsser Creek3.0 mi
- Johnson Slough3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
East Fork Carson River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Fork Carson River?+
East Fork Carson River is stocked with Trout in Alpine County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Fork Carson River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at East Fork Carson River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Fork Carson River?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is East Fork Carson River?+
East Fork Carson River is a stream in Alpine County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.