What flies are hatching on the Kings River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Kings River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Kings River?

The Kings River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Kings River fishable today?

Live conditions for Kings River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Kings River Fly Fishing Conditions

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Gauge data unavailable for Kings River.
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24-Hr Pressure

25.04 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

59°FOvercast

Wind 2 mph25.04 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

78° / 58°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

72° / 54°

Wed

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Overcast

64° / 48°

Thu

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Mainly clear

73° / 51°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Kings River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Kings River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Caddis tapering. Cool mornings — last reliable fishing before snow returns.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Kings River

The Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir flows through Kings Canyon National Park and the Sierra Nevada, offering remote wild rainbow trout fishing in pristine canyon conditions. Upper canyon sections accessible from Kings Canyon Scenic Byway fish well through summer, while the deep wilderness backcountry holds native trout in true solitude.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddis

Regulations

Live CFS data unavailable — no confirmed gauge on the wild trout section. Kings Canyon National Park regulations apply in park sections — check NPS rules in addition to CDFW regulations. General season regulations apply on National Forest sections. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Kings River with more confidence.