Lower Kings River Fishing Map

Easily accessed in the lower reach from pine flat reservoir upstream to mill creek on the south bank, and upstream to garnet dike on the north side. Helens oregon, originates on the west flank of mt. The river from pine flat reservoir upstream to the confluence with the middle fork kings river is a large, open stream with large boulders, deep pools, flat stretches, and pocket water riffles.

The upper kings river wild trout area extends from pine flat lake upstream to confluence with south and middle forks excluding tributaries (fresno county). This area is stocked with fish. The kings river is a 1 1/2 hour drive east of fresno towards pine flat reservoir via the trimmer springs.

The river extending from pine flat dam downstream to highway 180 has supported a recreational trout fishery since the 1960's.

Pull outs on hwy 20 or south skagit highway or boat launches. Boating is allowed but there is a maximum limit on motor power of 7.5 kw (10 hp). In addition, there are great opportunities to catch lake trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, muskellunge, yellow perch and smelt at different times of. The 20 mile stretch of the upper kings river above pine flat is special regulation trout water.