Last stocked
July 26, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
1
Elevation
6,529.5 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento?
- Fishing American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 26, 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, South Fork, Camp Sacramento stocked?
- Last stocked July 26, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in June and July.
- How do you get on American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento?
- Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Twin Bridges, CA. A well-known fishing reach along US-50 at Camp Sacramento, roughly 44 miles east of Placerville. Public parking is at the Ralston Trailhead just east of Twin Bridges. CDFW has stocked rainbow and brown trout here since at least 1988.
- Which lakes near American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento were stocked more recently?
- Kirkwood Lake (6.9 mi) and Wrights Lake (7.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Kirkwood Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Wrights Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Twin Bridges, CA
- Shore access
- Yes
A well-known fishing reach along US-50 at Camp Sacramento, roughly 44 miles east of Placerville. Public parking is at the Ralston Trailhead just east of Twin Bridges. CDFW has stocked rainbow and brown trout here since at least 1988.
Sources: nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , getoffyourgass.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento is stocked
Kirkwood Lake (6.9 mi) and Wrights Lake (7.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Kirkwood Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Wrights Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento
Fishing American River, South Fork, Camp Sacramento 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
- July 26, 2026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| June 28, 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.