Kern River rainbow trout in California
Limits, records and where CDFW flags Kern river rainbow trout.
- 5 a daydaily bag
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Kern river rainbow trout in California
Kern river rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita gilberti) is one of the trout species CDFW covers on fresh water. Under the Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds rule, the bag is 5 a day with a size of none.
CDFW on Kern river rainbow trout
“Generally resembles coastal rainbow trout, but with brighter colors, a slight tinge of gold, and sometimes orange on the belly.”
“Coloration in some areas may be influenced by natural intermixing and hybridization with the other two golden trout subspecies.”
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
California limits on Kern river rainbow trout
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Statewide: inland streams, rivers and canals | 5 a day | none | Last Saturday in April through November 15 |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
Species near Kern river rainbow trout
- Rainbow trout and steelheadtrout
- Brown trouttrout
- Brook trouttrout
- Bull trouttrout
- Lake trouttrout
- California golden trouttrout
- Little Kern golden trouttrout
- Eagle Lake rainbow trouttrout
- Goose Lake redband trouttrout
- McCloud River redband trouttrout
- Warner Lakes redband trouttrout
- Coastal cutthroat trouttrout
Places you can drive to from Kern River rainbow trout
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California Kern river rainbow trout, answered
How many Kern river rainbow trout can I keep in California?
5 a day (Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds), size none.
What does the California record Kern river rainbow trout weigh?
CDFW shows no record.
Where can I catch Kern river rainbow trout in California?
CDFW range notes are above.
Do hatcheries raise Kern river rainbow trout?
No.
What does Kern river rainbow trout look like?
Scientific name Oncorhynchus aguabonita gilberti.
What months can I keep Kern river rainbow trout?
All year
Do I need a report card for Kern river rainbow trout?
The $64.54 resident license covers it; sturgeon, steelhead and lobster need cards.
Do party boats target Kern river rainbow trout?
No listing names it.
Find Kern river rainbow trout near you
Open a water above for launches and limits.