Kern County · stream · order 5 river · ~265 cfs typical
South Fork Kern River
1 stocking on record · CDFW
South Fork Kern River is a stream in Kern County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 17, 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
100°
72°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
103°
72°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
105°
74°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 17 | 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
- Isabella Lake2.2 mistocked Apr 26, 2026
- Rattlesnake Creek2.6 mi
- Tillie Creek3.2 mi
- Nellie Dent Creek3.4 mi
- Erskine Creek3.6 mi
- Stable Creek3.3 mi
- Shirley Creek4.2 mi
- Bodfish Creek4.5 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 Kern River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork Kern River?+
South Fork Kern River is stocked with Trout in Kern County, California, most recently on May 17, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South Fork 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 South Fork Kern River?+
South Fork Kern River is a stream in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated May 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.