Kern River Fishing and Stocking
Tulare County, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife schedules 11 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Trout (species not given)), the most recent scheduled for Sep 27, 2026. The agency publishes a planned schedule: dates can change, and a listed date does not confirm the stocking took place.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species |
|---|---|
| Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Sep 13–19, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Jun 14–20, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Feb 22–28, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Feb 1–7, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Jan 18–24, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
| Jan 4–10, 2026 | Trout (species not given) |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species |
|---|---|
| Dec 14–20, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
| Nov 2–8, 2025 | Trout (species not given) |
Other Stocked Waters in Tulare County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking schedule published by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Kern River, Section 6”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.