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South Fork Kings River

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California, United States

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

South Fork Kings River is a stream located in Fresno County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°50′33.7″N 118°32′18.2″W
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Fishing regulations at South Fork Kings River, CA

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 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
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

36°50′33.7″N 118°32′18.2″W
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the South Fork Kings River is a stream located in Fresno County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°50′33.7″N 118°32′18.2″W
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