What fish are at Stanislaus River South Fork?

Fishing Stanislaus River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 16 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 30, 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 South Fork stocked?

Last stocked August 30, 2026. It is stocked 16 times in 2026, most often in June and August.

Stanislaus River South Fork fishing

Fishing at Stanislaus River South Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 16 times in 2026, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 30, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

4,763.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Stanislaus River South Fork?: Fishing Stanislaus River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 16 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 30, 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 South Fork stocked?: Last stocked August 30, 2026. It is stocked 16 times in 2026, most often in June and August.
How do you get on Stanislaus River South Fork?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Pinecrest, CA. Facilities include camping. Easy to moderate access, stocked in season with catchable trout. Camping is available at the nearby Pinecrest and Meadowview campgrounds.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Pinecrest, CA
Shore access: Yes
Facilities: camping

Easy to moderate access, stocked in season with catchable trout. Camping is available at the nearby Pinecrest and Meadowview campgrounds.

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Fish at Stanislaus River South Fork

Fishing Stanislaus River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 16 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 16 plants

Plants: 16 of 16
Last stocked: August 30, 2026

Stocking history

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Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
August 30, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 23, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 16, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 2, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 12, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 5, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 28, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 21, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 14, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 7, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 31, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 17, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
May 3, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

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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 (16)

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