Information on Little Kern River
Information on Little Kern River:
The Little Kern River drainage within the Golden Trout Wilderness is open to fishing from the last Saturday in April to November 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks can be used. The daily bag and possession limit is 5 trout. The Sequoia National Park portion of Soda Springs Creek is closed to all fishing. Check fishing regulations at the California Department of Fish and Game website.
Directions
to Little Kern River:
The Little Kern River is located within the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest. Access is the river is primarily via trail. Trails can be accessed from State Highway 190 near Quaking Aspen via Forest Service Road 21S50, which leads to Summit, Clicks, and Lewis Camp trailheads; Lloyd Meadow Road (Forest Service Road 22S82), which leads to Jerkey and Forks of the Kern trailheads; or Balch Park Road to Mountain Home State Forest (Shake Camp trailhead). Visitors to the Golden Trout Wilderness must obtain a wilderness permit and campfire permit if they plan to stay overnight.
Fishing at Little Kern River
Species of fish in Little Kern River: Golden Trout
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Little Kern River Facts:
Little Kern River is a River
Visiting Info for Little Kern River
Best Season to visit Little Kern River is: April - November
For more information on
Little Kern River contact:
National Forest or Park:
Sequoia National Forest
Address: 1839 South Newcomb St.
City: Porterville Zip: 93257
Phone: 559-784-1500
Email: Mailroom_R5_Sequoia@fs.fed.us
Rules and Regulations for Little Kern River. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Little Kern River.
The California Department of Fish and Game, Sequoia National Forest and Monument, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service are working together to restore pure populations of Little Kern golden trout through its native range. Since 1975, 90 miles of stream and 8 lakes have had their non-native trout removed. Eight artificial barriers to upstream trout migration thirty-two erosion control structures have been constructed to facilitate the recovery effort. Persons visiting the Little Kern River are urged to follow the Leave No Trace Wilderness ethic. Minimize impacts by camping at least 100 feet from streams, lake, and trails. Pack out all materials that you pack in. Body waste is to be buried at least 6 inches deep and 100 feet from river and streams. Keep fires small and leave them DEAD OUT by pouring water on it, and then stirring. Avoid overgrazing of packstock in meadows, excessive trampling and polluting waterways. Little Kern golden trout have been tremendously impacted by introduction of other trout species. Never transport trout in the Golden Trout Wilderness and immediately report any evidence of illegal transporting of fish to the California Department of Fish and Game or the Sequoia National Forest and Monument.
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