Best for the kids to play and float down the creek. Two additional people remain missing in the river, according to Gary Ananian, founder of the Kern River Conservancy. It is good for hiking. Kern River Trail is located within the Kern River Canyon just 40 minutes east of Bakersfield and 15 minutes west of Lake Isabella. Also part of the program is Standup Paddle Boarder Cross and the Build Your Own Boat and Race it, Hooligan Race. With many of the campgrounds located directly adjacent to the river, ample fishing, rafting and simply enjoying the river is available to campers. When passing underneath the bridge, there is a tree island. Despite the lethal blows the river's dealt this summer, water levels are considerably lower when compared to years past. “We are very much a critical component within Kern County to making a rescue.”. Just drive, it is very fun, because some rugged mountain road, the … Kern River Brewing (2020) Discussion in 'Pacific' started by pinballplayer, Jan 17, 2020. The wild trout section is fishing good with the warmer temperatures the last few days . Thank you for reading! 908 were here. Sock-’em Dog. The team serves the Kern River Valley and surrounding wilderness. Kern River Wild Trout Section Special Regulations Section. Our data is available for licensing. ... @KRBCEric and Kern River is back on top of their game. “At the end of the day, low or high water, the river takes people from us,” Bittle said. Lifetime Sponsors: Kern River Outfitters | Indigo Creek Outfitters | Idaho River Journeys. Following two deaths in the Kern River last weekend, there have been as many suspected drownings this year as there were confirmed in all of 2019, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Lower Kern River water temperature. There are developed campgrounds maintained by the US Forest Servicealong the North Fork of the Kern River. Note that there is another trail in Bakersfield with a similar name called Kern River Parkway Trail that might come up in Google Maps. Despite it not being a high water year, other factors have played a role in the river's increased user traffic. #122 Skunkdrool, Dec 17, 2020. Low water is 300 – 1000 CFS. Commercial outfitters we trust and work with. Click here for a detailed description. The hatches have been occurring around 1pm to 4pm. Medium flows are 1000 – 3000 CFS. This was our first time to the Kern River. Low near 60F. The river’s levels are projected to stay somewhat consistent until September, Ananian said. Guy Jeans 1,396 views. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Click here to view all rivers in our database. Ananian said campgrounds in Keyesville are traditionally “hotspots” for drowning incidents. Class V. If this class V rapid isn’t the most difficult rapid on … August 1-6 2020. High flows are above 3000 CFS. IT IS … High 82F. Brian Baskin, captain of the Kern County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Kern Valley team, talks about the need for visitors to the Kern River to wear life vests and be safe in the water in this May photo. | Attribution: Certain graphics or images are used under license. These river trips range from Class II upwards of Class V and from just a few hours to two full days. KRBCEric Initiate (101) Jan 6, 2009 California. Jaime Trigueros, 11, fishes along the Kern River, near the Kern River campground Monday afternoon. Best to sit in camp with your feet in the water to cool off. Updated December, 2020. New Models Kern River Power Equipment Bakersfield, CA (661) 399-5783 The Kern River Festival is the first festival of the season out west. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will usually begin increasing releases from the (Lake Isabella Dam) around Memorial Day, which is why there’s the big presentation at the sign at the Kern River before Memorial Day to try and raise awareness,” Ananian said. Guy Jeans 738 views. Hello Fellow Anglers and Friends, I thought I’d post a short older scenery video of the upper Kern to keep you stoked while we all stay in our communities at this time. Gavin Newsom comes to CSUB vaccination site, PHOTO GALLERY: Back to school at Jefferson Elementary. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. From Kernville, driving about 45 minutes, the views on the way are very attractive. You have permission to edit this article. The closest rafting to Los Angeles, CA. This is normal for this time of year (it’s also cold out.) Next to Delonegha Bridge is the trailhead for the Kern River Trail, which follows the river. The Kern Canyon is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. The “Snow and Water Report” listed 2020 as a “notable low volume” year. Click here to open up the Army Corp Kern River flows page. It plays host to the classic discipline of olympic slalom on the Kern and new school extreme kayaking with races on Brush Creek. In California, river gauges are broken up by various management agencies. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. 1:19. The Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern River are currently too low for river rafting. The last time we went the river was very dangerous and one of our campmates had a bit of a scare when she slipped out of her inner tube. The image below explains how to read their chart. Brian Baskin walks down to the Kern River at the Sandy Flat Campground after spotting a child in the water who was tied to a … Kern River Brewing (2020) Discussion in 'Pacific' started by pinballplayer, Jan 17, 2020. Welcome to KERN RIVER VALLEY News & Community Info. All drownings this year have taken place since early June, which isn't uncommon Ananian said. Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Vk Email When you want an exact reading though, the Army Corp data is the way to go. How to read the Army Corp of Engineers data for the Kern River. My last order of Class V, Side Hike and Shuttle Bunny were all spot on good. The river’s approximate peak this year has reached about 1,360 cubic feet per second — considered “great for aggressive first timers and experienced rafters” by California Whitewater — which pales in comparison to 2017’s peak of about 5,400 cubic feet per second. It was a dry year for the Kern River. 2018 - 4. Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Attribution: Certain graphics or images are used under license. Take heed of the warnings and be safe, but I highly recommend camping here & riding down that river. Kern River Outfitters is a whitewater rafting company based in Southern California on the Kern River. Kern River Fly Fishing Report April 8, 2020. Click here to learn more. Commercial outfitters we trust and work with. Kern County Fire Department personnel attempts to rescue a man stranded in the Kern River in this updated submitted photo. Looking forward to tomorrow’s drop. California's #1 Destination for Kern River Rafting. Please let us know by filling out a bug report located here. Staring at raw Army Corp data can be cumbersome though, but fortunately, Chris Shackleton of Dreamflows has been collecting their data and graphing it for us. Kern River Brewing (2020) Discussion in 'US - Pacific' started by pinballplayer, Jan 17, 2020. Kern River Fly Fishing Report, Kern River Fly Fishing Report, Kern River Fly Fishing Report, Kern River Fly Fishing Report, The Castle fire is 12% contained and continues @107,101+ Acres. Loved it. Kern River Fly Fishing Report June 12, 2020 - Duration: 1:19. That sounds like good news. “Even if there’s no water in the river, it’s still dangerous with the boulders and the terrain surrounding it.”, Ananian said there are many who heed, “If you can raft on the Kern River, you can raft anywhere in the world.”. ... We're heading out from Johnsondale Bridge and doing the River Trail. DEATH TOLL. Click here to view them. © Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear());, The River Travel Company. Not wearing a life jacket is a typical factor in many deaths at the hands of the river. By contrast, last year was listed as a “notable high volume year” with 1.273 million acre-feet of water volume. Comments (preferred date, number of people, etc), How to understand Army Corp Kern River flow data. … Kern River rafting trips in Southern California with Kern River Outfitters, the premier outfitter on the Kern River. He said water travels about 156 miles from Mount Whitney and going from more than 14,000 feet in elevation down to the Central Valley creates considerable acceleration. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Following two deaths in the Kern River last weekend, there have been as many suspected drownings this year as there were confirmed in all of 2019, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. It makes me cringe.”, Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 108,628, Updated: 5/2/2021. The Kern river rafting season typically gets going in mid-March, but occasionally big storms will drop enough precipitation to bump up … Mile 15.01 – Delonegha Bridge – Big Five Put-In: 35.54776, -118.61662 River Left. Freeborn said there was one death in 2017 involving a person wearing a life jacket; however, it was worn improperly, he said. Jaime Trigueros, 11, shows off a fish his family caught in the Kern River Monday afternoon. Kern River's 2020 death count already matches prior year, brings concern to first responders ... Ananian explained that the Kern River Conservancy … More campgrounds Fishing Report Kern River – Guy Jeans. *As reported by community healthcare providers. “Typically the Kern County Fire Department's role is for very swift and dynamic needs for rescue,” Freeborn said. Above 3,500 CFS you should be seeing the river often and be well experienced or go with a commercial outfitter. By Matt | 2020-11-26T06:46:48-08:00 August 25th, 2020 | Kern River | 0 Comments Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! Jaime and his family are from Los Angeles, and came to Kern County to go camping this week. Kern River Camping - 2020 The Kern river provides some of the best camping in Southern California. #70 dcgunman, Nov 4, 2020. Deaths in the Kern River in recent years: 2017 - 16, the highest number in a single year. But its strong undercurrent is what makes it one of the fastest, steepest rivers in the country, Bittle explained. Click here to learn more. “They don’t wear lifejackets and have coolers full of beer. Thunder Run, Upper Kern. Kern Valley Search and Rescue Volunteer Capt. Class II, III, and IV whitewater rafting trips, from a … Mile 0.0 – The Island Put-in: 36.13349, -118.43729 Wade across the Little Kern River to “The Island.” Any heads up we should know about? There are many giant trees there, beautiful! We stayed in site 81 right on the creek that runs through the camp grounds. It gets divvied up to the city of Bakersfield, agricultural companies and other stake holders that own the water and is sent all over the southern end of the Central Valley. Let’s talk whitewater. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Water temp have pushed up to 45 degrees and that’s causing trout to get active in the middle of the day. Click here to send us a message. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Sunny and windy. Zack Bittle, unit coordinator for the KCSO Search and Rescue Unit. “I’m sure some of the closures due to COVID-19 have had an effect on this year’s visitors, especially for people from out of town that don’t know the dangers of the river.”. Depending on the section, the Upper Kern is raftable starting at 300 CFS. Sometimes it’s the USGS. Some of my favorite memories are from Kern River. 2019 - 9. I hope you are staying safe and healthy through these difficult times. In 2017 — which was considered an abnormally high water year by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office — at least 14 people lost their lives in the Kern River. Forks of the Kern Trailhead: 36.13857, -118.45174 The put-in is down a 2 mile trail starting at the Forks of the Kern trailhead at the end of state road 20S67 and ending at “the island” where the Little Kern and North Fork converge.Click here for a detailed description. 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