El Dorado County · stream · order 7 river · ~301 cfs typical
Silver Fork American River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · CDFW
Silver Fork American River is a stream in El Dorado County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 24, 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
90°
64°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
93°
69°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
94°
68°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | 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
- Beanville Creek0.8 mi
- Middle Creek3.0 mi
- Fry Creek3.1 mi
- North Creek3.9 mi
- Ice House Reservoir4.2 mi
- Peavine Creek4.4 mi
- Lyons Creek4.4 mi
- Mill Creek4.3 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.
Silver Fork American River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Silver Fork American River?+
Silver Fork American River is stocked with Trout in El Dorado County, California, most recently on May 24, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Silver Fork American 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 Silver Fork American River?+
Silver Fork American River is a stream in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated May 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.