Last stocked
August 23, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
1
Elevation
4,824.2 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at American River Silver Fork?
- Fishing American River Silver Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 23, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
- When is American River Silver Fork stocked?
- Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and August.
- How do you get on American River Silver Fork?
- Shore fishing is available, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Kyburz, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Reached via Highway 50 to Kyburz, then Silver Fork Road, in Eldorado National Forest. China Flat (26 units) and Silver Fork (34 units) campgrounds sit on the river and charge a fee, with piped water and handicapped-accessible toilets. CDFW stocks catchable rainbow trout every other week into July.
- Which lakes near American River Silver Fork were stocked more recently?
- Kirkwood Lake (9.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Kirkwood Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Kyburz, CA
- Shore access
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Reached via Highway 50 to Kyburz, then Silver Fork Road, in Eldorado National Forest. China Flat (26 units) and Silver Fork (34 units) campgrounds sit on the river and charge a fee, with piped water and handicapped-accessible toilets. CDFW stocks catchable rainbow trout every other week into July.
Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , wildernessportal.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , campflare.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How American River Silver Fork is stocked
Kirkwood Lake (9.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Kirkwood Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at American River Silver Fork
Fishing American River Silver Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.
Mixed Trout 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 2
- Last stocked
- August 23, 2026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| May 24, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
Species found here
Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.
- Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.