Madera County · stream · order 6 river · ~130 cfs typical
North Fork San Joaquin River
North Fork San Joaquin River is a stream in Madera County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
65°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
68°
13 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
95°
64°
15 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Fork San Joaquin River0.0 mi
- Cargyle Creek0.1 mi
- East Fork Cargyle Creek1.8 mi
- Stairway Creek2.5 mi
- Rattlesnake Lake3.8 mi
- Fish Creek3.2 mi
- Straube Lake4.5 mi
- Alstot Lake4.7 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.
North Fork San Joaquin River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Fork San Joaquin 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 North Fork San Joaquin River?+
North Fork San Joaquin River is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.