Alpine County · stream · order 4 river · ~148 cfs typical
West Fork Carson River
Stocked 3× on record · CDFW
West Fork Carson River is a stream in Alpine 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
93°
62°
26 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
97°
65°
23 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
102°
66°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | 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
- East Fork Carson River0.1 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
- Home Slough0.2 mi
- Brockliss Slough0.4 mi
- Daggett Creek1.9 mi
- Martin Slough1.9 mi
- South Fork Daggett Creek2.6 mi
- Corsser Creek3.0 mi
- Johnson Slough3.2 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.
West Fork Carson River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Fork Carson River?+
West Fork Carson River is stocked with Trout in Alpine County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Carson 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 West Fork Carson River?+
West Fork Carson River is a stream in Alpine 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.