SOUTH FORK KERN RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

South Fork Kern River


April 25, 2024

The South Fork Kern River fishing area is a popular destination for anglers in California, USA. The river is known for its excellent trout fishing, with species including rainbow, brown, and golden trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using small lures and flies, and practicing catch-and-release to preserve the fish population. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Golden Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Isabella Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Isabella

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Balch Park Lakes, eastern lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Balch Park Lakes, western lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Hanning Flat Dispersed Area

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Tule River

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

South Fork Kern River

Apache Trout • Golden Trout

Lake Ming

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill

Dry Meadow Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cedar Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

KERN COUNTY
South Fork Kern Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 178 10716-10726, LAKE ISABELLA
Upper Kern Watershed, California
MIRACLE HOT SPRINGS PICNIC SITE
Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi- Watershed, California
SANDY FLAT PUT-IN/TAKE-OUT BOATING SITE
Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi- Watershed, California
DAEDRICH RANCH ROAD, WOFFORD HEIGHTS
Upper Kern Watershed, California
JOHNSONDALE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS BOATING SITE
Upper Kern Watershed, California
KERN COUNTY
South Fork Kern Watershed, California
SIERRA DRIVE TULARE COUNTY
Upper Kaweah Watershed, California
KERN CANYON ROAD BODFISH
Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi- Watershed, California
KERN CANYON ROAD BODFISH
Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi- Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

WEST FORK - HEADWATERS (SE 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 14, T2N, R12W) TO COGSWELL RESERVOIR (NE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 24, T2N, R9W
Los Angeles Watershed, California
MIDDLE FORK - COMMANCHE CAMPSITE TO MIDDLE FORK TRAILHEAD
Santa Ana Watershed, California
MAINSTREAM - CONFLUENCE WITH COOPER CANYON TO CONFLUENCE WIT SOUTH FORK LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
GAGING STATION BELOW SPILLWAY OF COGSWELL DAM (NE 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 19, T2N, R10W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH NF SAN GABRIEL RIVER (SW 1/4.SW 1/4, SEC 15, T2N, R9W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
COOPER CANYON- NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 2 (SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 16, T3N, R10W TO CONFLUENCE WITH LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TO MOUTH AT PACIFIC OCEAN
Santa Monica Bay Watershed, California
NORTH FORK - CONFLUENCE OF SOLDIER AND COLDBROOK CREEKS (SE1/4,SW1/4, SEC) 5, T2N,,R9W TO CONFLLUENCE WITH WEST FORK OF SAN GABRIEL (SW 1/4,SW1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
MAINSTREAM - HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH COOPER CANYON
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
LAUREL GULCH TO CONFLUENCE WITH MINEO CANYON (SE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
EAST FORK - CONFLUENCE OF VINCENT GULCH AND PRAIRIE FORK (NW 1/4, SW 1/4 SEC 16 ) TO LAUREL GULCH (NW 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness John Muir

Hayes Field

Olivewood Mini Park

Manzanar National Historic Site

Wilderness Jennie Lakes

Wilderness South Sierra

Inyo National Forest

Burton Ballfields

Wilderness Inyo Mountains

Zalud Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
SHERMAN PASS VISTA OBSERVATION SITE

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