American River Silver Fork fishing

Fishing at American River Silver Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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.

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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