When was Kern River South Fork last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 17 to 23, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Kern River South Fork stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Kern River South Fork stocked often?

Number 18 of 19 stocked waters in Tulare County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Kern River South Fork trout stocking

Tulare County, California · stream · 5,968 ft elevation

Kern River South Fork was last stocked 6 months ago (May 17 to 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since May 17, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 17 to 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

On record

1 stocking

since May 17, 2026

Number 18 of 19 stocked waters in Tulare County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most California waters on our record.

Weather at Kern River South Fork

Overnight
46°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Sunday
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph
Sunday Night
46°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
71°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph
Monday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Week of May 17Latest May 17 to May 23	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 South Fork?

Tulare 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 South Fork

Kern River, Section 6stream · 20 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
Dry Meadow Creekstream · 21 mistocked Apr 19, 2026
Freeman Creekstream · 22 mistocked Jun 14, 2026
Kern River, Section 5stream · 24 mistocked Nov 8, 2026

All stocked waters in Tulare County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Kern River South Fork

When was Kern River South Fork last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 17 to 23, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Kern River South Fork stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Kern River South Fork stocked often?: Number 18 of 19 stocked waters in Tulare County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.