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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.

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

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].

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Learn why successful Kern River anglers pay attention to hatches, water temperature, river access, flies, guide advice, and seasonal fish behavior.

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

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.

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

Welcome to the fishing report. We thank you for your support and would like to invite all of you to share any fly fishing pictures you have of any current fishing trips in the Southern Sierra and Kern River area. All fish submitted must have been caught and released unharmed. Please send all pictures to kernriverflyshop1@gmail.com YOUTUBE REPORT ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Comment Help us help you! Engaging with our channel lets us keep bringing you these fishing reports. UPPER KERN

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.

Chasing native Kern River rainbow trout in one of California’s most iconic wild rivers. In this video, Guy Jeans hikes into the Kern River in search of these hard-fighting native rainbows, fishing fast pocket water, deep runs, and classic canyon structure. These fish are pure Kern River gold—beautiful, strong, and earned the hard way.

Chasing native Kern River rainbow trout in one of California’s most iconic wild rivers. In this video, Guy Jeans hikes into the Kern River in search of these hard-fighting native rainbows, fishing fast pocket water, deep runs, and classic canyon structure. These fish are pure Kern River gold—beautiful, strong, and earned the hard way.