What fish are at San Joaquin River, South Fork?

Fishing San Joaquin River, South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 11 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 San Joaquin River, South Fork stocked?

Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 11 times in 2026, most often in May and July.

San Joaquin River, South Fork fishing

Fishing at San Joaquin River, South Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 11 times in 2026, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 23, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

6,548.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at San Joaquin River, South Fork?: Fishing San Joaquin River, South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 11 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 San Joaquin River, South Fork stocked?: Last stocked August 23, 2026. It is stocked 11 times in 2026, most often in May and July.
How do you get on San Joaquin River, South Fork?: Shore fishing is available. Mono Hot Springs Resort sits on the river, and the stretch beside it is often stocked with rainbow trout during the main season. From Florence Lake upstream to the Kings Canyon National Park boundary is CDFW's designated Wild Trout section, a rainbow and brown trout fishery.
Which lakes near San Joaquin River, South Fork were stocked more recently?: Edison Lake (4.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Edison Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Shore access: Yes

Mono Hot Springs Resort sits on the river, and the stretch beside it is often stocked with rainbow trout during the main season. From Florence Lake upstream to the Kings Canyon National Park boundary is CDFW's designated Wild Trout section, a rainbow and brown trout fishery.

Sources: monohotsprings.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , monohotsprings.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How San Joaquin River, South Fork is stocked

Edison Lake (4.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Edison Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at San Joaquin River, South Fork

Fishing San Joaquin River, South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 11 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 11
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
August 16, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 2, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 12, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 5, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 28, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 7, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 24, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 17, 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 (11)

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