Stanislaus River North Fork fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Stanislaus River North Fork?

Fishing Stanislaus River North Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 10 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 16, 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 Stanislaus River North Fork stocked?

Last stocked August 16, 2026. It is stocked 10 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Stanislaus River North Fork?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Dorrington, CA. Facilities include camping. Easily reached from Boards Crossing Road (5N02) in Dorrington at the Sourgrass Recreation Complex, and from Calaveras Big Trees State Park a few miles west. Both spots are stocked seasonally on top of a wild trout population; walking upstream or downstream of the bridges reaches the wild fish.

Which lakes near Stanislaus River North Fork were stocked more recently?

Stanislaus River South Fork (12.9 mi) and Pinecrest Lake (16.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Stanislaus River North Fork is stocked

Stanislaus River South Fork (12.9 mi) and Pinecrest Lake (16.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Stanislaus River South Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Pinecrest Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.