When is Kern River, Section 1 stocked?

Last stocked April 19, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in February and April.

Kern River, Section 1 fishing

Fishing at Kern River, Section 1 has Mixed Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in February and April.

Last stocked

April 19, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

1,415.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Kern River, Section 1?: Fishing Kern River, Section 1 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked April 19, 2026.
When is Kern River, Section 1 stocked?: Last stocked April 19, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in February and April.
Which lakes near Kern River, Section 1 were stocked more recently?: Lake Isabella (21.5 mi) and Deer Creek (27.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

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How Kern River, Section 1 is stocked

Lake Isabella (21.5 mi) and Deer Creek (27.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Isabella is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Kern River, Section 1

Fishing Kern River, Section 1 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 5
Last stocked: April 19, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 5, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
March 15, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
February 22, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
February 1, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (5)

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