When was Carson River West Fork last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 23 to 29, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Carson River West Fork stocked?

It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to August.

Is Carson River West Fork stocked often?

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Alpine County. Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Carson River West Fork trout stocking

Alpine County, California · stream · 5,786 ft elevation

Carson River West Fork was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 23 to 29, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 3, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May to August.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Aug 23 to 29, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since May 3, 2026

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Alpine County.
Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: W FK CARSON RV AT WOODFORDS, CA (under 1 km away).

Flow: 19 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 9.65 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 19 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Carson River West Fork

This Afternoon
60°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 10 to 15 mph
Monday
59°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 to 15 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Carson River West Fork stocked?

Most stockings come in May to August.

By month, all years

Stockings of Carson River West Fork by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Aug 23Latest Aug 23 to Aug 29	Trout	5 weeks
Week of Jul 19 Jul 19 to Jul 25	Trout	5 weeks
Week of Jun 14 Jun 14 to Jun 20	Trout	6 weeks
Week of May 3 May 3 to May 9	Trout

From California fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: California fishing regulations.

Where is Carson River West Fork?

Alpine County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map California fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Carson River West Fork

Indian Creek Reservoirlake · 3 mistocked May 24, 2026
Markleeville Creekstream · 6 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Carson River East Forkstream · 7 mistocked Aug 23, 2026
Red Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 31, 2026
Blue Lake Upperlake · 11 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
Silver Creekstream · 11 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
Blue Lake Lowerlake · 12 mistocked Jul 19, 2026
Caples Lakelake · 12 mistocked Oct 18, 2026

All stocked waters in Alpine County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Carson River West Fork

When was Carson River West Fork last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 23 to 29, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Carson River West Fork stocked?: It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to August.
Is Carson River West Fork stocked often?: The third most stocked of 12 waters in Alpine County. Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.