🐟 What fish can you catch in Kirkwood?

Most commonly caught species around Kirkwood , CA : Rainbow trout - 2,403 reported catches Largemouth bass - 604 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 583 reported catches Brown trout - 481 reported catches Lake char - 454 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kirkwood fishing reports?

The latest Kirkwood , CA fishing reports are: @joetroupe reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Jenkinson Lake . @Thugshaker445 reported a nice Brown trout . @Thugshaker445 reported a nice Cutthroat trout . @silv3r reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tahoe . @ridermcdonald reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Topaz Lake . .

Fishing in Kirkwood, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kirkwood, California?

Anglers in Kirkwood , CA recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork American River , West Fork Carson River , Caples Lake , Lake Baron , Silver Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Kirkwood?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Kirkwood

Latest Kirkwood fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Jenkinson Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Brown trout

25 in · 5 lb

Cutthroat trout

22 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Tahoe

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Topaz Lake

length · weight

Brown trout

Lake Tahoe

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Martin Slough

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Tahoe

20 in · 4 lb 2 oz

Rainbow trout

Caples Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Kirkwood

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

Regulations for

38°41′34.8″N 120°03′50.8″W

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FAQ about Kirkwood fishing

Anglers in Kirkwood, CA recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork American River, West Fork Carson River, Caples Lake, Lake Baron, and Silver Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Kirkwood, CA:

Rainbow trout - 2,403 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 604 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 583 reported catches
Brown trout - 481 reported catches
Lake char - 454 reported catches

The latest Kirkwood, CA fishing reports are:

@joetroupe reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Jenkinson Lake.
@Thugshaker445 reported a nice Brown trout.
@Thugshaker445 reported a nice Cutthroat trout.
@silv3r reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tahoe.
@ridermcdonald reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Topaz Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Kirkwood, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: