Anyone Know About Floating/FishingThe Kings River?

[Ben Gillispie]

Wow, Thanks a ton Devan. And thanks to everyone. Such a great resource, this forum. An unbelievable wealth of knowledge here. 

Love it.

Ben

[Squirrel Fishin']

I have never been on the upper end of the kings (plan to this year) but floated the lower sections a handful of times.  62 bridge can get crazy crowded on the weekends, but they are making some changes to the parking.  They have made a parking lot right off of the hwy and dont allow you to drive down to the gravel bar like before.  Not a deal breaker but you will have to tote your gear a little farther.  Maybe it will help with the crowding.  I have caught a couple decent fish down river of 62 but mostly smaller ones..

And yes, the access at 86 has been blocked.  As of Tuesday, there was a sign soon as you turned off 86 right in the middle of the trail that leads down there.  There's no telling why these days

 

I hope you get to try it out! Have fun and enjoy some of God's country!

[lollygagger]

Turn east to Beaver Creek near Bradleyville or better, Bryant Creek.

[Fishrman]

Ben

 

call Jeff Fletcher for a guide trip, one float trip with him will extend years of knowledge for future trips.  Money well spent.

[Champ188]

6 hours ago, Fishrman said:

Ben

 

call Jeff Fletcher for a guide trip, one float trip with him will extend years of knowledge for future trips.  Money well spent.

Amen and amen.

 

[dtrs5kprs]

10 hours ago, Fishrman said:

Ben

 

call Jeff Fletcher for a guide trip, one float trip with him will extend years of knowledge for future trips.  Money well spent.

To say nothing of the stories and history you will soak up.

[Champ188]

His dad, JD Fletcher, was a true legend. Donna and I were proud to call him a good friend.

[Browning Guy]

Spent several years growing up at Devils. Was by there not too long ago and noticed the old tractor was still there. When the fishing stunk, Jeff and I are the same age and used arrowhead hunt in the spring when Tablerock used to get down to 900.  JD always said the Kings had to "have a good flush" before the whites would move up the Kings. Didn't know how good I had it growing up back then. JD was a full blown character.

[Ben Gillispie]

Everyone, 

Words can't describe how valuable this forum is...what an incredible resource! We floated from Stoney Point to Romp Hole. We caught 4 smallies, all under 15". It was by no means a bad decision. The place is beautiful.

We used watermelon red hula stick neds the whole way. We both had several misses until we adjusted to the river. Those 4 fish we did catch were a blast. If it weren't for Devan S. it would have been a wild goose chase...his instructions/directions are well written. 

If anyone if planing any floating of the Kinds, take note of his post, it was very helpful.