What fish are at Tuolumne River South Fork?

Fishing Tuolumne River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 10 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 9, 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 Tuolumne River South Fork stocked?

Last stocked August 9, 2026. It is stocked 10 times in 2026, most often in May and July.

Tuolumne River South Fork fishing

Fishing at Tuolumne River South Fork is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 10 times in 2026, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 9, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

3,472.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Tuolumne River South Fork?: Fishing Tuolumne River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 10 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked August 9, 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 Tuolumne River South Fork stocked?: Last stocked August 9, 2026. It is stocked 10 times in 2026, most often in May and July.
How do you get on Tuolumne River South Fork?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Groveland, CA. Reached via Highway 120 or the Carlon Day Use Area, with Rainbow Pool another access point along the river. Trout are stocked here during the fishing season. Overnight camping is not permitted in the day-use areas.
Which lakes near Tuolumne River South Fork were stocked more recently?: Lyons Reservoir (23.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Groveland, CA
Shore access: Yes

Reached via Highway 120 or the Carlon Day Use Area, with Rainbow Pool another access point along the river. Trout are stocked here during the fishing season. Overnight camping is not permitted in the day-use areas.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , southforkriver.net, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Tuolumne River South Fork is stocked

Lyons Reservoir (23.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Lyons Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

Fish at Tuolumne River South Fork

Fishing Tuolumne River South Fork is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 10 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 10 plants

Plants: 10 of 10
Last stocked: August 9, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
August 9, 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 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

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 (10)

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