Tuolumne River South Fork trout stocking
Tuolumne County, California · stream · 3,473 ft elevation
Tuolumne River South Fork was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 9 to 15, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 19, 2026, 10 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May to July.
- Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Tuolumne County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 86% of California waters on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: TUOLUMNE R AB EARLY INTAKE NR MATHER CA (8 km away).
- Water temperature
- 50°F
- Flow
- 56 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 12.26 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Tuolumne River South Fork
- Overnight38°FMostly Cloudywind 6 mph
- Thursday64°FSunnywind 1 to 7 mph
- Thursday Night39°FClearwind 6 to 10 mph
- Friday68°FMostly Sunnywind 2 to 8 mph
- Friday Night43°FMostly Clearwind 3 to 9 mph
- Saturday73°FSunnywind 2 to 8 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Tuolumne River South Fork stocked?
Most stockings come in May to July.
By month, all years
Stocking history
202610 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Aug 9Latest Aug 9 to Aug 15 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of Jul 26 Jul 26 to Aug 1 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of Jul 12 Jul 12 to Jul 18 | Trout | 1 week |
Week of Jul 5 Jul 5 to Jul 11 | Trout | 1 week |
Week of Jun 28 Jun 28 to Jul 4 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of Jun 14 Jun 14 to Jun 20 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of May 31 May 31 to Jun 6 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of May 17 May 17 to May 23 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of May 3 May 3 to May 9 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of Apr 19 Apr 19 to Apr 25 | 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 Tuolumne River South Fork?
Tuolumne County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Tuolumne River South Fork
- Tuolumne River Middle Forkstream · 3 mistocked Aug 9, 2026
- Merced River, Section llstream · 12 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- Cherry Valley Reservoirlake · 13 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- McClure Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked Nov 8, 2026
- Lyons Reservoirlake · 23 mistocked Aug 16, 2026
- Lyons Canal (Columbia Ditch)stream · 23 mistocked Oct 18, 2026
- Don Pedro Reservoirlake · 24 mistocked Oct 25, 2026
All stocked waters in Tuolumne CountyStocked this week in California
Questions about Tuolumne River South Fork
- When was Tuolumne River South Fork last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 9 to 15, 2026, according to California agency reports.
- How often is Tuolumne River South Fork stocked?
- It was stocked 10 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to July.
- Is Tuolumne River South Fork stocked often?
- Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Tuolumne County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 86% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- How warm is the water near Tuolumne River South Fork?
- The USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.