Kern County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,568 cfs typical
Kern River
Stocked 64× since 2025 · CDFW
Kern River is a stream in Kern County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 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
103°
72°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
105°
75°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
112°
76°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 23 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Kern River get stocked?
Going by 64 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in February and April.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Evans2.4 mi
- Lake Webb4.1 mi
- Buena Vista Lake (historical)5.3 mi
- Sandy Creek7.8 mi
- Broad Creek7.0 mi
- Connecting Slough11.0 mi
- Bitter Creek12.6 mi
- Cienaga Creek14.8 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.
Kern River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kern River?+
Kern River is stocked with Trout in Kern County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kern River get stocked?+
Going by 64 records since 2025, stocking at Kern River peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kern 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 Kern River?+
Kern River is a stream in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.