Madera County · stream · order 7 river · ~862 cfs typical
South Fork San Joaquin River
Stocked 11× since 2025 · CDFW
South Fork San Joaquin River is a stream in Madera County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 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
94°
63°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
71°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
70°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does South Fork San Joaquin River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May, July, August.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Reconnaissance Creek1.0 mi
- Granite Creek2.7 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- Graveyard Creek2.5 mi
- Mill Creek Meadow3.4 mi
- Miller Creek3.9 mi
- Rattlesnake Lake4.1 mi
- Rube Creek3.8 mi
- Hoffman Creek3.9 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 San Joaquin River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork San Joaquin River?+
South Fork San Joaquin River is stocked with Trout in Madera County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Fork San Joaquin River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2025, stocking at South Fork San Joaquin River peaks in May, July, August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Fork San Joaquin River?+
South Fork San Joaquin River is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.