Kern River South Fork fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Kern River South Fork?

Fishing Kern River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 17, 2026. Golden 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 Kern River South Fork stocked?

Last stocked May 17, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

Which lakes near Kern River South Fork were stocked more recently?

Freeman Creek (21.6 mi), Deer Creek (33.2 mi), and Balch Park Lake Upper (33.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Freeman Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Kern River South Fork is stocked

Freeman Creek (21.6 mi), Deer Creek (33.2 mi), and Balch Park Lake Upper (33.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Freeman Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Deer Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout.