Launched in May 1999, the Kings River Fisheries Management Program is a cooperative effort between KRCD and the Kings River Water Association (KRWA) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Along with an Executive Policy Committee and Technical Steering Committee composed of representatives from each sponsoring agency, the program relies heavily on strong public involvement through its Public Advisory Group.

The program’s purpose is to enhance the broad range of fish and wildlife resources of the Kings River and Pine Flat Reservoir, while protecting the established water rights held by Kings River water users. Based on the results from comprehensive research and careful monitoring, KRCD – along with KRWA and CDFG – implements a variety of enhancement projects to benefit fish populations while helping to meet the desires of recreationists on Pine Flat Reservoir and the river. You can learn more about the activities of the Fisheries Management Program from the Program's newsletter, Fisheries News.

Below are some of the significant reports, plans, agreements and brochures of the Fisheries Management Program:

REPORTS

• Annual Technical Report 2005-2006 (Issued: February 2007)
• Water Quality Monitoring Report 2004-2005 (Issued: February 2006)
• Rainbow Trout Length-Weight Conditions in the Kings River Downstream of Pine Flat Dam 1983-2005 (Issued: October 2005)
• Annual Technical Report 2004-2005 (Issued: November 2005)
• Annual Technical Report 2003-2004 (Issued: February 2005)
• Annual Technical Report 2002-2003 (Issued: September 2004)

PLANS

• 2007-2008 Five-Year Implementation Plan (Issued: February 2007)
• Five-Year Implementation Plan for 2006-2007 (June 2006)
• Five-Year Implementation Plan for 2005-2006 (June 2005)
• Fisheries Habitat Master Plan for 2004-2010 (June 2004)

AGREEMENTS

• Framework Agreement (May 1999)

BROCHURES

• Guide to the Kings River downstream of Pine Flat Dam: Recreational Fishing Access & Fisheries Management Program Information