This section of the stream passes through John Muir Wilderness, though the upper end travels under the name of Goddard Creek and lies within the boundaries of Kings Canyon National Park.
Don't look for big fish here, except in the lower reaches when brown trout of Florence Lake make their way upstream to spawn during the autumn.
The South Fork of the San Joaquin offers an easy introduction to the many streams found within the range, along with off the chart scenery.
High Sierra Trout