Kings River Fishing Report

The Lower Kings has seen consistent CDFW trout plants all winter, including another drop this week below Pine Flat Dam... so there is no shortage of stockers spread through the usual access points. That said, the standout bite has been on larger resident trout, with anglers throwing upsized flies, jigs, and other bigger profiles and tangling with multiple fish pushing five pounds or better in a single outing. Pressure has been heavy in the best areas, with some stretches getting shoulder-to-shoulder crowded. A lot of the better fish are now set up in slower seams, inside bends, and softer edge water, as water levels continue to drop.

Kings River below pine flat dam has been pretty slow. Last stocking has been a month past. Still getting some small sluggish bites on dry flies. Not as big of a hatch going on for mayflies this March. Still remaining hopeful as April comes with the salmonfly and caddisfly hatches.

Fishing earlier in the mornings seems to pose the best opportunities to catch bigger trout. Lots of risers in the morning and a bit more aggressive. Put your line out there and give it a try.