What fish are at American River, South Fork, Chili Bar?

Fishing American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 3, 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, Chili Bar stocked?

Last stocked May 3, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in May and October.

American River, South Fork, Chili Bar fishing

Fishing at American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 3, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

923.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at American River, South Fork, Chili Bar?: Fishing American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 3, 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, Chili Bar stocked?: Last stocked May 3, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in May and October.
How do you get on American River, South Fork, Chili Bar?: Shore fishing is available, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Coloma, CA. Facilities include restrooms. The Chili Bar River Park put-in, northwest of the Highway 193 bridge, has restrooms, picnic areas, and barrier-free access. It is a hand-launch whitewater put-in rather than a trailer ramp, and it charges a fee. Better bank fishing is downstream at Greenwood Creek, up a 1.5-mile trail.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Coloma, CA
Shore access: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms

The Chili Bar River Park put-in, northwest of the Highway 193 bridge, has restrooms, picnic areas, and barrier-free access. It is a hand-launch whitewater put-in rather than a trailer ramp, and it charges a fee. Better bank fishing is downstream at Greenwood Creek, up a 1.5-mile trail.

Sources: blm.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , diyflyfishing.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , americanwhitewater.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , americanwhitewater.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , americanwhitewater.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , diyflyfishing.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , americanwhitewater.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , americanwhitewater.org, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at American River, South Fork, Chili Bar

Fishing American River, South Fork, Chili Bar 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: May 3, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 3, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
October 5, 2025	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

Mixed Trout (2)

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