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If you’ve ever searched for fly fishing near Los Angeles or best fly fishing day trips from LA, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating. Great fishing is not exactly in the city. But just a few hours north of Los Angeles, there is a hidden gem that serious anglers and first timers alike keep coming back to. The Kern River. Welcome to your perfect fly fishing day trip.

As of April 1, 2026, California’s winter season has concluded, and preliminary data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) indicates that this year’s April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record [1]. State surveyors at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found no measurable snow during their final official survey, a clear sign of how record-hot March temperatures and high-elevation rain have accelerated the snowmelt [1].

After a series of powerful storms throughout February, the landscape is now beautifully dusted with fresh snow, and the Kern River continues to flow with remarkable clarity.

As we navigate the heart of winter, the narrative around California's snowpack has dramatically shifted since early December. A series of powerful storms in late December and early January have delivered much-needed precipitation, significantly boosting the Sierra Nevada snowpack and bringing renewed optimism to anglers across the state, especially here in the Southern Sierra.