🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridgecrest?

Most commonly caught species around Ridgecrest , CA : Rainbow trout - 4 reported catches Largemouth bass - 4 reported catches Channel catfish - 2 reported catches Common carp - 2 reported catches Grass carp - 1 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridgecrest fishing reports?

The latest Ridgecrest , CA fishing reports are: @Wander_and_cast reported a nice Golden trout at South Fork Kern River . @happydad_fishing reported a nice Common carp at South Fork Kern River . @LippinRipper reported a nice Golden trout at South Fork Kern River . @TheTornado reported a nice Lake char at South Fork Kern River . @Bassin_Assassin1 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Kern River . .

Fishing in Ridgecrest, CA

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Ridgecrest

Latest Ridgecrest fishing reports

6 months ago

Golden trout

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

3 years ago

Common carp

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

4 years ago

Golden trout

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

6 years ago

Lake char

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

6 years ago

Smallmouth bass

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

6 years ago

Channel catfish

Galileo Hill Park

length · weight

6 years ago

Largemouth bass

Galileo Hill Park

15 in · 3 lb

6 years ago

Channel catfish

Galileo Hill Park

length · weight

6 years ago

Largemouth bass

length · weight

7 years ago

South Fork Kern River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ridgecrest

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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Ridgecrest fishing

Most commonly caught species around Ridgecrest, CA:

Rainbow trout - 4 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 4 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2 reported catches
Common carp - 2 reported catches
Grass carp - 1 reported catches

The latest Ridgecrest, CA fishing reports are:

@Wander_and_cast reported a nice Golden trout at South Fork Kern River.
@happydad_fishing reported a nice Common carp at South Fork Kern River.
@LippinRipper reported a nice Golden trout at South Fork Kern River.
@TheTornado reported a nice Lake char at South Fork Kern River.
@Bassin_Assassin1 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Kern River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ridgecrest, 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: