El Dorado County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,841 cfs typical
South Fork American River
Stocked 7× since 2025 · CDFW
South Fork American River is a stream in El Dorado County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 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°
64°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
102°
65°
8 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
106°
69°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | 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
- Folsom Lake1.0 mistocked Mar 15, 2026
- New York Creek1.6 mi
- Green Spring Creek2.1 mi
- Allegheny Creek2.6 mi
- North Fork American River2.7 mi
- Sweetwater Creek3.2 mi
- Crocker Creek3.5 mi
- Martel Creek3.6 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.
South Fork American River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork American River?+
South Fork American River is stocked with Trout in El Dorado County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Fork American River get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at South Fork American River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Fork American River?+
South 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 Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.