When was Kern River, Section 1 last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 19 to 25, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Kern River, Section 1 stocked?

It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February and April.

Is Kern River, Section 1 stocked often?

Number 4 of 8 stocked waters in Kern County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Kern River, Section 1 trout stocking

Kern County, California · stream · 1,416 ft elevation

Kern River, Section 1 was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 19 to 25, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Feb 1, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February and April.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 19 to 25, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

5 stockings

since Feb 1, 2026

Number 4 of 8 stocked waters in Kern County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record.

Weather at Kern River, Section 1

Today
67°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
50°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 10 mph
Saturday
74°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
53°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
52°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Kern River, Section 1 stocked?

Most stockings come in February and April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Kern River, Section 1 by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Apr 19Latest Apr 19 to Apr 25	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Apr 5 Apr 5 to Apr 11	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Mar 15 Mar 15 to Mar 21	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Feb 22 Feb 22 to Feb 28	Trout	3 weeks
Week of Feb 1 Feb 1 to Feb 7	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 Kern River, Section 1?

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

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Stocked waters near Kern River, Section 1

Kern River, Section 2stream · 7 mistocked Apr 19, 2026
Ming Lakelake · 8 mistocked Mar 29, 2026
Kern River, Section 3stream · 16 mistocked Apr 19, 2026
Lake Isabellalake · 22 mistocked Apr 26, 2026
River Walk Lakelake · 24 mistocked Feb 1, 2026
Kern River, Section 4stream · 24 mistocked Nov 8, 2026

All stocked waters in Kern County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Kern River, Section 1

When was Kern River, Section 1 last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 19 to 25, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Kern River, Section 1 stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February and April.
Is Kern River, Section 1 stocked often?: Number 4 of 8 stocked waters in Kern County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical California water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.