Information on Lower Kern River
Information on Lower Kern River:
Campgrounds along the river are Hobo and Sandy Flat.Additional campgrounds on Lake Isabella are Main Dam, Pioneer Point, Kissack Cove, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch, Hungry Gulch, Camp 9*, Tillie Creek, and Live Oak. Auxiliary Dam, Hanning Flat and Stine Cove are "dispersed overnight camping areas" with no facilities. Live Oak North and Live Oak South Campgrounds only open as overflow campgrounds on the heavy use weekends. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Directions
to Lower Kern River:
The lower Kern River is accessed via State Highway 178, which parallels the river between the mouth of the canyon (Kern Canyon Powerhouse) and Lake Isabella. The road is narrow and windy below Live Oak Picnic Area, making river access very limited. While there are more access points upstream from the picnic area, the river is within a steep canyon, which can make access difficult. Anglers should use caution at all times when accessing and wading the river.
Fishing at Lower Kern River
Species of fish in Lower Kern River: Smallmouth Bass:Black Crappie:Catfish:Rainbow Trout
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Lower Kern River Facts:
Lower Kern River is a River
Visiting Info for Lower Kern River
Best Season to visit Lower Kern River is: Open year round
For more information on
Lower 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 Lower Kern River. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Lower Kern River.
Special Note: Flows below the dam are regulated and vary dramatically between the winter and summer. Flows are generally highest during the summer due to irrigation releases from Lake Isabella. The combination of high flows and slippery rocks can be deadly and persons wading the river are advised to use caution.
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