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Fishing regulations at Little Kern River, CA
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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 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.
Sea Trout
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FAQ about Little Kern River fishing
- Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Little Kern golden trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ko.ben reported a nice Sacramento sucker.
- @ko.ben reported a nice Little Kern golden trout.
- @Jayjay559 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Jayjay559 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
- @benyeasting reported a nice Golden trout.
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