What fish are at Trinity River Stuart Fork?

Fishing Trinity River Stuart Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 15 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 20, 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 Trinity River Stuart Fork stocked?

Last stocked September 20, 2026. It is stocked 15 times in 2026, most often in May and August.

Trinity River Stuart Fork fishing

Fishing at Trinity River Stuart Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 15 times in 2026, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 20, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

2,471.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Trinity River Stuart Fork?: Fishing Trinity River Stuart Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 15 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 20, 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 Trinity River Stuart Fork stocked?: Last stocked September 20, 2026. It is stocked 15 times in 2026, most often in May and August.
How do you get on Trinity River Stuart Fork?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Weaverville, CA. Facilities include camping. Stream fishing along the Stuart Fork starts at Bridge Camp Campground. A well-maintained, easy-to-moderate 15-mile trail follows the river with good fishing along the way.

Access and facts

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

Stream fishing along the Stuart Fork starts at Bridge Camp Campground. A well-maintained, easy-to-moderate 15-mile trail follows the river with good fishing along the way.

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Fish at Trinity River Stuart Fork

Fishing Trinity River Stuart Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 15 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 15 plants

Plants: 15 of 15
Last stocked: September 20, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 20, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
September 13, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
September 6, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 30, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 16, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 2, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 12, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 28, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
June 14, 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
April 12, 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 (15)

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