Kern County, California trout stocking

California stocks 8 waters in Kern County (4 lakes and ponds, 4 streams). The most recent stocking was Brite Valley Reservoir, yesterday (Nov 8, 2026). Most stockings here come in January to April and November. On our record, 5 of these waters have been stocked in November and December.

Updated nightly from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocking data.

Recent and upcoming stockings

When Kern County is stocked

Kern County waters stocked in November and December

Across every year on record, most stocking days first. Past years are a guide, not a schedule.

1. 1.Kern River, Section 45 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
2. 2.River Walk Lake3 stocking days, last Dec 28, 2025
3. 3.Brite Valley Reservoir2 stocking days in 2 years, last Nov 8, 2026
4. 4.Ming Lake2 stocking days, last Dec 28, 2025
5. 5.Lake Isabella1 stocking day, last Nov 9, 2025

Stocked waters in Kern County

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