What fish are at Carson River West Fork?

Fishing Carson River West Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 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 Carson River West Fork stocked?

Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

Carson River West Fork fishing

Fishing at Carson River West Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 23, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,785.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Carson River West Fork?: Fishing Carson River West Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 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 Carson River West Fork stocked?: Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June.
How do you get on Carson River West Fork?: Shore fishing is available and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Woodfords, CA. Facilities include restrooms. Runs parallel to Highway 88 through Alpine County, so access is easy along the road. Pickets Junction, where Highway 88 meets Highway 89, has a handicapped fishing access point with cement platforms and restrooms. Watch your footing when wading, there are large boulders in many sections.

Access and facts

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

Runs parallel to Highway 88 through Alpine County, so access is easy along the road. Pickets Junction, where Highway 88 meets Highway 89, has a handicapped fishing access point with cement platforms and restrooms. Watch your footing when wading, there are large boulders in many sections.

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Fish at Carson River West Fork

Fishing Carson River West Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 4
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
July 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 14, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 3, 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

Mixed Trout (4)

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