Launched in May 1999 and renewed in June 2009 for another 10 years, the Kings River Fisheries Management Program is a cooperative effort between KRCD, Kings River Water Association (KRWA) and 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 its newsletter, Fisheries News, recent news releases, significant reports, plans, agreements and brochures.

NEWSLETTERS

• Fisheries News

• June 26, 2009 - Kings River Fisheries Management Program Is Extended During 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony
• September 9, 2008 - Kings River Fishing Groups Urge Anglers to Curtail Catch and Release Fishing through October 15

• Results of Macroinvertebrate Sampling on the Kings River below Pine Flat Dam (Issued: February 2009)
• 2008 Lower Kings River Annual Trout and Non-Game Fish Population Survey (Issued: January 2009)
• 2007 Lower Kings River Annual Trout and Non-Game Fish Population Survey (Issued: March 2008)
• Annual Technical Report 2007-2008 (Issued: June 2008)
• Annual Technical Report 2006-2007 (Issued: January 2008)
• 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)

• Five-Year Implementation Plan for 2007-2008 (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)

• Amendment to Framework Agreement (June 2009)
• Framework Agreement (May 1999)

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

Last updated: 01-26-10