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District Definitions and General Regulations

North Coast District Definition (T14 CCR §6.31)

The North Coast District consists of the inland waters of all of Trinity, Humboldt and Del Norte counties and the portion of Siskiyou County northwest of a line drawn between Mt. Eddy and the Black Butte Summit railroad crossing of Interstate 5 and west of Interstate 5 between the railroad crossing and Weed, and west of Highway 97 between Weed and the Oregon border.

North Central District Definition (T14 CCR §6.32)

The North Central District consists of the inland waters of all of Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.

South Central District Definition (T14 CCR §6.33)The South Central District consists of the inland waters of all of Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties; all of Alameda County west of Interstate 680, and that portion of Alameda County which is both east of Interstate 680 and south of Interstate 580; all of Contra Costa County west of Interstate 80, and that portion of Contra Costa County which is both south of Highway 4 and west of Interstate 680.

Southern District Definition (T14 CCR §6.34)

The Southern District consists of the inland waters of all of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties and those portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties outside of the Colorado River District (see section 6.37).

Sierra District Definition (T14 CCR §6.35)

The Sierra District consists of all of Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Sierra, Plumas, Alpine, Inyo and Mono counties; Tulare County east of the west boundaries of Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Park; Fresno County east of the west boundaries of Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (excluding Pine Flat Lake); Madera County east of the west boundary of Sierra National Forest; Mariposa, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties east of Highway 49 (excluding Don Pedro, McClure and New Melones lakes); the portion of Siskiyou County southeast of a line drawn between Mt. Eddy and the Black Butte summit railroad crossing of Interstate 5 and east of Interstate 5 between the railroad crossing and Weed and east of Highway 97 between Weed and the Oregon border; and Tehama County excluding Black Butte Lake.

Those waters excluded above are part of the Valley District (see section 6.36).

Valley District Definition (T14 CCR §6.36)

The Valley District consists of all of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties; Tulare County west of the west boundaries of Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Park; Fresno County west of the west boundaries of Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (including all of Pine Flat Lake); Madera County west of the west boundary of the Sierra National Forest; Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer and Tuolumne counties west of Highway 49 (including all of Don Pedro, McClure and New Melones lakes); that portion of Alameda County which is both east of Interstate 680 and north of Interstate 580; and all of Contra Costa County east of Interstate 680 and that portion of Contra Costa County which is both north of Highway 4 and east of Interstate 80; and all of Black Butte Lake.

Colorado River District Definition (T14 CCR §6.37)

The Colorado River District consists of Imperial County and those portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties lying south and east of the following line: Starting at the intersection of Highway 86 with the north boundary of Imperial County; north along Highway 86 to its intersection with Interstate 10; east along Interstate 10 to its intersection with Cottonwood Springs Road; north along Cottonwood Springs Road and the Mecca Dale Road to Amboy; east along old Highway 66 to its intersection with Interstate 40; east along Interstate 40 to its intersection with Highway 95; and north along Highway 95 to the California-Nevada boundary. All of the Coachella Canal and Lake Cahuilla are included in this District.

District General Regulations (T14 CCR §7.00)

Unless otherwise provided, waters shown as open to hatchery trout and hatchery steelhead fishing in subsections (a) through (g) below, are open to fishing for other species. Gear restrictions listed in this section apply to the take of all species of fish unless otherwise noted. Every body of water listed in subsections (a) through (g) of Section 7.00 (below) is closed to all fishing, except during the open season as shown.

Unless otherwise provided, waters closed to hatchery trout and hatchery steelhead fishing are closed to fishing for all other species, except that these closures do not apply to fishing for amphibians (see Section 5.05), freshwater clams (see Section 5.20), crayfish (see Section 5.35), and lamprey (see Section 5.40), using legal fishing methods other than hook-and-line fishing, and saltwater clams, crabs, ghost shrimp, and blue mud shrimp (see Ocean Regulations Booklet sections 29.20 to 29.87). Crabs may only be taken using hoop nets or by hand, and Dungeness crab may only be taken within the North Coast District and Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Daily bag and possession limits, unless otherwise provided, mean the total number of hatchery trout and hatchery steelhead. Unless otherwise provided, no more than one daily bag limit may be possessed. Coho (silver) salmon may not be taken in any of the waters of the State. Incidentally hooked Coho (silver) salmon must be immediately released unharmed to the waters where they are hooked. In waters where the bag limit for hatchery trout and hatchery steelhead is zero, fish for which the bag limit is zero must be released unharmed, and should not be removed from the water. These waters may also be subject to restrictions on fishing methods and gear (sections 2.00 through 2.45), fishing hours (Section 3.00), and the use of bait (sections 4.00 through 4.30).

*Hatchery trout or steelhead have a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin present).

(a) North Coast District

District/WaterOpen Season and Special RestrictionsDaily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) Anadromous waters of the Klamath and Trinity River systems, and those entering the ocean south of Humboldt Bay, which are not listed in the Special Regulations.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(2) All anadromous waters tributary to Humboldt Bay, and north of Humboldt Bay, except those of the Klamath and Trinity River systems and those listed by name in the Special Regulations.

Fourth Saturday in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take of salmon.

(b) Sierra District

District/Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) All rivers and associated tributaries above Lake Shasta.

Closed to the take of salmon.

Closed to the take of salmon.

(2) Anadromous waters of Tehama and Shasta cos. not listed in the Special Regulations. (Section 7.40). (See subsections (b)(80) of Section 7.40, regarding the Sacramento River.)

Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov. 15.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take of salmon.


(c) North Central District

District/Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) All streams except those listed by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(2) The tidewaters of all streams except those listed by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations. Note: Some waters within this district are tide waters regulated by regulations for the ocean and San Francisco Bay District (see sections 1.53 and 27.00)

Closed to all fishing all year.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(d) Valley District

District/Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) All anadromous waters except those listed by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations (See definition of anadromous waters, Section 1.04).

All year.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take of salmon.

(e) South Central District

District/Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) That portion of any stream west of any Highway 1 bridge except those listed by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take of salmon.

(2) All anadromous streams and portions of streams except those listed in subsection (e)(1) above or by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(f) Southern District

District/Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) All anadromous waters except those listed by name in Section 7.40, Special Regulations (See definition of anadromous waters, Section 1.04)

Closed to all fishing all year.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Alphabetical List of Hatchery Trout, Hatchery Steelhead, and Salmon Waters with Special Fishing Regulations (T14 CCR §7.40)

(a) General Provisions:

(1) Every body of water listed in subsection (b) is closed to the take of hatchery trout, hatchery steelhead, and salmon and to fishing for these species, unless otherwise noted. (2) Every body of water listed in subsection (b) is closed to all fishing except during the open season as shown. Unless otherwise provided, waters shown as open to hatchery trout, hatchery steelhead, and salmon fishing in subsection (b) are open to fishing for other species. Gear restrictions listed in this section apply to the take of all species of fish unless otherwise noted.

(3) Unless otherwise provided, waters closed to hatchery trout, hatchery steelhead, or salmon fishing are closed to fishing for all other species, except that these closures do not apply to fishing for amphibians (see Section 5.05), freshwater clams (see Section 5.20), crayfish (see Section 5.35), and lamprey (see Section 5.40), using legal fishing methods other than hook-and-line fishing, and saltwater clams, crabs, ghost shrimp, and blue mud shrimp (see Ocean Regulations Booklet sections 29.20 to 29.87). Crabs may only be taken using hoop nets or by hand, and Dungeness crab within the North Coast District and Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

(4) Unless otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess more than one daily bag limit.

(5) The waters in subsection (b) may also be subject to restrictions on fishing methods and gear (Sections 2.00 through 2.45), fishing hours (Section 3.00), and the use of bait (Sections 4.00 through 4.30).

(b) Alphabetical List of Hatchery Trout, Hatchery Steelhead, and Salmon Waters with Special Fishing Regulations

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) Alameda Creek and tributaries (Alameda and Santa Clara cos.).

(A) Alameda Creek and tributaries downstream of San Antonio, Calaveras, and Del Valle Reservoirs except for Arroyo Del Valle between Bernal Ave. and the Thiessen St. intersection with Vineyard Ave.

Closed to all fishing all year.

1. Arroyo Del Valle between Bernal Ave. and the Thiessen St. intersection with Vineyard Ave.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(2) Albion River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the confluence of South Fork Albion.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(3) Alder Creek (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below Tramway Gulch.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(4) American River (Sacramento Co.)

(A) From Nimbus Dam to the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing about 300 yards downstream from the Nimbus Hatchery fish rack site.

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) From the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing about 300 yards downstream from the Nimbus Hatchery fish rack site to the SMUD power line crossing at the southwest boundary of Ancil Hoffman Park.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jul. 16 through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

(C) From the SMUD power line crossing at the southwest boundary of Ancil Hoffman Park downstream to the Jibboom Street bridge.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jul. 16 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

(D) From the Jibboom Street bridge to the mouth.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jul. 16 through Dec. 16

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(5) Antelope Creek (Tehama Co.).

(A) From confluence with North Fork downstream to U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at mouth of Antelope Creek Canyon.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(B) From U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at mouth of Antelope Creek Canyon downstream to mouth of Antelope Creek.

Jun. 16 through Sep. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(6) Aptos Creek (Santa Cruz Co.) from mouth to bridge on Aptos Creek Road (first bridge on Aptos Creek Road). Also see Low-Flow Restrictions, subsection 8.00(c).

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(7) Arroyo Grande Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.)

from mouth to Lopez Canyon Dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(8) Arroyo Leon (San Mateo Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(9) Arroyo Seco River (Monterey Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low Flow Restrictions. The main stem Arroyo Seco and tributaries below the waterfall located approximately 3.5 miles upstream from the U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(10) Auburn Ravine Creek and tributaries (Placer Co.) east of Nelson Lane.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(11) Battle Creek (Shasta and Tehama cos.).

(A) From mouth to Coleman Fish Hatchery weir.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) From 250 feet upstream from the Coleman Fish Hatchery upstream to Angel Falls (near Mineral) on the South Fork and to Ponderosa Way Bridge on the North Fork.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(12) Bear River (Humboldt Co.) downstream from County Road Bridge at Capetown, excluding tributaries.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(13) Bear River and tributaries (Placer Co.) from Highway 65 to the South Sutter Irrigation District Diversion Dam.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(14) Big Chico Creek (Butte Co.).

(A) From mouth to Bear Hole, located approximately one mile downstream from the upper end of Bidwell Park.

Jun. 16 through Feb. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from Oct. 16 through Feb. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(B) From Bear Hole to the upper boundary of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.

Nov. 1 through Apr. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(C) From the upper boundary of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve to Higgins Hole Falls, located about ½ mile upstream from Ponderosa Way.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(15) Big Lagoon (Humboldt Co.). For purposes of this regulation, the boundary between Big Lagoon and Maple Creek is the first private road bridge, located approximately 1/2 mile southeast of the Highway 101 bridge crossing.

All year. Only barbless hooks may be used. Cutthroat Trout minimum size limit: 10 inches.

2 Cutthroat Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(16) Big River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the confluence of Two Log Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(17) Big Sur River (Monterey Co.). Big Sur River within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, east of the Highway 1 bridge, to its boundary within the Ventana Wilderness Area.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(18) Black Butte River and tributaries (Glenn Co.) except Cold Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(19) Bodfish Creek and tributaries (Santa Clara

Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(20) Bogus Creek (Siskiyou Co.).

See Klamath River, subsection (b)(50).

(21) Brush Creek (Mendocino Co.). Main stem below the Lawson bridge. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(22) Butano Creek (San Mateo Co.). From mouth to county bridge on Pescadero-Bean Hollow Road. Also see subsection 8.00(c), Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(23) Butte Creek (Butte and Sutter cos.).

(A) From Oro-Chico Road bridge crossing south of Chico to the Centerville Head Dam, located 300 yards downstream from the DeSabla Powerhouse below DeSabla Reservoir.

Nov. 15 through Feb.15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(B) From the Oro-Chico Road bridge crossing south of Chico to the point that Butte Creek enters the Sacramento River both via Butte Slough outfall gates at Moon’s Bend and through Butte Slough, thence both the East and West Canals of the Sutter Bypass, thence Sacramento Slough.

All year.

Open to fishing for non-salmonids only.

Closed to the take of trout and steelhead.

(24) Calaveras River downstream from New Hogan Dam and the diverting canal (Mormon Slough) from Bellota Weir downstream to Interstate Highway 5 (Calaveras and San Joaquin cos.).

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(25) Carmel River and tributaries above Los Padres Dam (Monterey Co.).

Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov.

15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

5 Brown Trout

0 Rainbow Trout.

(26) Carmel River below Los Padres Dam. (Monterey Co.).

*Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(A) Carmel River tributaries below Los Padres Dam and main stem from Los Padres Dam to the bridge at Robles Del Rio/Esquiline Roads (Rosie’s Bridge).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Carmel River main stem below the bridge at Robles Del Rio/Esquiline Roads (Rosie’s Bridge). Also see subsection 8.00 (c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(27) Chorro Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.) from the mean high tide line upstream to the South Bay Boulevard Bridge.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(28) Codornices Creek (Alameda Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(29) Coon Creek and tributaries (Placer Co.)

east of Highway 65.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(30) Coon Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

from mouth to Browns Valley Road. Also see subsection 8.00(c), Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(32) Cosumnes River (Sacramento Co.) from Highway 99 bridge upstream to the Latrobe vehicle bridge.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 15. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(33) Cottoneva Creek (Mendocino Co.). Main stem below the confluence of South Fork Cottoneva Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(b), Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Saturday in May through Oct. 31. Only barb-less hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(34) Coyote Creek (Santa Clara Co.)

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(35) Deer Creek (Tehama Co.).

(A) From 250 feet below Upper Deer Creek Falls and fishway (located 1.5 miles upstream from Potato Patch Campground) downstream 31 miles to U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at mouth of Deer Creek Canyon (see Section 2.35 for closure at Upper Deer Creek Falls).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) From U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at mouth of Deer Creek Canyon downstream to mouth of Deer Creek.

Jun. 16 through Sep. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(36) Deer Creek (Yuba and Nevada cos.) from mouth to Smartville-Englebright Dam road crossing.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(37) Dry Creek and tributaries (Placer Co.) east of the Atkinson Street Bridge in Roseville.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(38) Dry Creek (Yuba and Nevada cos.) from mouth to Sid Smith Dam about one mile above junction of Scott Forbes and Peoria Roads.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(39) Earl Lake/Talawa (Del Norte Co.).

All year. Only barbless hooks may be used. Cutthroat Trout minimum size limit: 10 inches.

2 Cutthroat Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(40) Eel River (Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Trinity cos.) Subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions also apply.

ALL WATERS OF THE EEL RIVER DRAINAGE EXCEPT THOSE LISTED BELOW ARE CLOSED TO ALL FISHING

(A) Main stem.



1. From the mouth to Fulmor Road, at its paved junction with the south bank of Eel River. Also see subsection 8.00(a), Low-Flow Restrictions.

All year.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from Apr. 1 through the Fri. preceding the fourth Sat. in May.

Only barbless hooks may be used from fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Catch and release of ChinookSalmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

2. From Fulmor Road, at its paved junction with the south bank of the Eel River, to South Fork Eel River. Also see subsection 8.00(a), Low-Flow Restrictions.

All year.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from Apr. 1 through Sep. 30.

Only barbless hooks may be used from Oct. 1 through Mar. 31.

Catch and release of ChinookSalmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

3. From South Fork Eel River to Cape Horn Dam.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31 and Fourth Sat. in May through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

Catch and release of ChinookSalmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Apr. 1 through the fourth Fri. in May and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.

Closed to all fishing.

(B) Van Duzen River.

1. Main stem from its junction with the Eel River to the end of Golden Gate Drive near Bridgeville (approximately 4,000 feet upstream from the Little Golden Gate Bridge). Also see Low-Flow Restrictions, subsection 8.00(a).

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Sep. 30. Only barbless hooks may be used from Oct. 1 through Mar. 31.

Catch and release of ChinookSalmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Apr.1 to fourth Friday in May.

Closed to all fishing.

(C) South Fork Eel River from mouth to Rattlesnake Creek. Also see Low-Flow Restrictions, subsection 8.00(a).

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Saturday in May through Sep. 30. Only barbless hooks may be used from Oct. 1 through Mar. 31.

Catch and release of ChinookSalmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Apr.1 to fourth Fri. in May.

Closed to all fishing.

(D) Middle Fork Eel River.

1. Middle Fork main stem from mouth to Bar Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a), Low-Flow Restrictions.

Jan. 1 through May 31 and July 16 through Sep. 30. At all times, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jun. 1 through July 15 and

Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.

Closed to all fishing.

(41) Elk Creek (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b), Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the confluence of South Fork Elk Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(42) Elk River (Humboldt Co.) downstream from Highway 101 bridge, excluding tributaries.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(43) Feather River below Fish Barrier Dam (Butte, Sutter and Yuba cos.). (Effective July 15, 2023)

(A) From Fish Barrier Dam to Table Mountain bicycle bridge in Oroville.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) From Table Mountain bicycle bridge to Highway 70 bridge.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(C) From Highway 70 bridge to the unimproved boat ramp above the Thermalito Afterbay Outfall.

All year.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(D) From the unimproved boat ramp above the Thermalito Afterbay Outfall to 200 yards above the Live Oak boat ramp.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jul. 16 through Oct. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(E) From 200 yards above Live Oak boat ramp to the mouth. For purposes of this regulation, the lower boundary is defined as a straight line drawn from the peninsula point on the west bank to the Verona Marine boat ramp.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Jul. 16 through Dec. 16.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(44) Freshwater Creek (Humboldt Co.) downstream from bridge at “3 Corners” on the Old Arcata Road, excluding tributaries.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(45) Garcia River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b), Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the Eureka Hill Road bridge.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(46) Greenwood Creek (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b), Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the log bridge about 1-1/2 miles east of Highway 1.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(47) Guadalupe River below Guadalupe Reservoir (Santa Clara Co.) including Los Gatos Creek below Vasona Lake, and Alamitos Creek and Arroyo Calero below Calero Reservoir.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov.

15. Only artificial lures and barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(48) Gualala River (Mendocino and Sonoma cos.). Also see subsection 8.00(b). Main stem below the confluence of Wheatfield and South Forks.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31. Fishing from a flotation device is prohibited from Nov. 15 through Feb. 28 from the confluence of the North Fork to the Highway 1 bridge.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession.

(49) Islay Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Klamath River Basin Regulations (T14 CCR §7.40(b)(50))

Please call the Klamath hotline (1-800-564-6479) for the latest on Chinook Salmon angling.

All anadromous Waters of the Klamath River Basin and Trinity River downstream of Lewiston Dam. This subsection applies only to waters of the Klamath River Basin that are accessible to anadromous salmonids. This subsection does not apply to waters of the Klamath River Basin that are inaccessible to anadromous salmon and trout, portions of the Trinity River system upstream of Lewiston Dam, and the Shasta River and tributaries upstream of Dwinnel Dam.

(A) Restrictions and Requirements.

(1) Only barbless hooks may be used. (For definitions regard-ing legal hook types, hook gaps and rigging see Section 2.10.)

(2) During closures to the take of adult salmon, it shall be un-lawful to remove any adult Chinook Salmon from the water by any means.

(3) See Section 1.74 for sport fish report card requirements.

(B) General Area Closures.

(1) No fishing is allowed within 750 feet of any department fish-counting weir.

(2) No fishing is allowed from the Ishi Pishi Road bridge up-stream to and including Ishi Pishi Falls from Aug. 15 through Dec. 31. Exception: members of the Karuk Tribe listed on the current Karuk Tribal Roll may fish at Ishi Pishi Falls using hand-held dip nets.

(3) No fishing is allowed from Sep. 15 through Dec. 31 in the Klamath River within 500 feet of the mouths of the Salmon, Shasta and Scott rivers and Blue, Bogus, Fall and Shovel creeks.

(4) No fishing is allowed from Jun. 15 through Sep. 14 in the Klamath River from 500 feet above the mouth of Blue Creek to 500 feet downstream of the mouth of Blue Creek.

Klamath River Basin

(C) Klamath River Basin Possession Limits.

(1) Trout Possession Limits.

(a) The Brown Trout possession limit is 20.

(b) The hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead possession limits are as follows:

(i) Klamath River - 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.

(ii) Trinity River - 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.

(2) Chinook Salmon Possession Limits.

(a) Klamath River downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec from July 1 through Aug. 14 and the Trinity River downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge to the confluence of the South Fork Trinity River from Jul. 1 through Aug. 31: Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

(b) Klamath River from Aug. 15 through Dec. 31 and Trinity River from Sep. 1 through Dec. 31: Closed to the take and pos-session of Chinook Salmon.

(D) Klamath River Basin Chinook Salmon Quotas.

Klamath River fall-run Chinook Salmon take is regulated using quotas. Accounting of the tribal and non-tribal harvest is closely monitored from Aug. 15 through Dec. 31 each year. Quota areas are noted in subsection (b)(50)(E) with “Fall Run Quota” in the Open Season and Special Restrictions column.

(1) Quota for Entire Basin. The 2024 Klamath River Basin quota is 0 Klamath River fall-run Chinook Salmon. The department shall inform the commission, and the public via the news media, prior to any implementation of restrictions triggered by the quotas. (NOTE: A department status report on progress toward the quotas for the various river sections is updated weekly, and available at 1-800-564-6479.)

(2) Subquota Percentages.

(a) The subquota for the Klamath River upstream of the High-way 96 bridge at Weitchpec and the Trinity River is 50% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.

(i) The subquota for the Klamath River from Lakeview Road bridge near Iron Gate to the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec is 17% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.

(ii) The subquota for the Trinity River main stem downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge to the Highway 299 West bridge at Cedar Flat is 16.5% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.

(iii) The subquota for the Trinity River main stem downstream of the Denny Road bridge at Hawkins Bar to the confluence with the Klamath River is 16.5% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.

(b) The subquota for the lower Klamath River downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec is 50% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.

(i) The spit area (within 100 yards of the channel through the sand spit formed at the Klamath River mouth) will close when 15% of the total Klamath River Basin quota is taken down-stream of the Highway 101 bridge.

Klamath River Basin
Klamath River Basin

(E) Klamath River Basin Open Seasons and Bag Limits.

All anadromous waters of the Klamath River Basin are closed to all fishing for all year except those areas listed in the following table. Bag limits are for trout and Chinook Salmon in combination unless otherwise specified.

Alphabetical List of Waters with Special Fishing Regulations

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(50) All anadromous Waters of the Klamath River Basin and Trinity River downstream of Lewiston Dam. (Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity cos.). (See North Coast District Regulations, subsection 7.00(a) for the non-anadromous waters of the Lower Klamath River Basin, and 7.50(b)(73).)

1. Bogus Creek and tributaries.

All anadromous portions of Bogus Creek. Closed to all fishing all year.


2. Klamath River main stem from the California-Oregon state line to the mouth.

a. Klamath River from California-Oregon state line to Copco Road bridge at Copco.

Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 and fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31.

Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

0 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

i. Shovel Creek main stem downstream of barrier located approximately 2.75 miles upstream from Ager Beswick Road.

All anadromous portions of tributaries. Closed to all fishing all year.


b. Klamath River from Copco Road bridge at Copco to Lakeview Road bridge near Iron Gate.

Closed to all fishing all year.


i. Fall Creek downstream of barrier located approximately 1 mile upstream from Copco Road

All anadromous portions of tributaries. Closed to all fishing all year.


ii. Jenny Creek downstream of barrier located approximately 2 miles upstream from Copco Road

All anadromous portions of tributaries. Closed to all fishing all year.


iii. Scotch Creek main stem downstream of barrier located approximately 3/4 mile upstream from Copco Road

All anadromous portions of tributaries. Closed to all fishing all year.


c. Klamath River from Lakeview Road Bridge near Iron Gate to Interstate 5 bridge.

Jan. 1 to Aug. 14.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon: Aug. 15 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery

steelhead*.

d. Klamath River from Interstate 5 bridge to the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec.

Jan. 1 to Aug. 14.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Aug. 15-Dec 31, 2024

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

*Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

e. Klamath River downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec

Jan. 1 through Jun. 30

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

Jul. 1 through Aug. 14

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon**

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Aug. 15-Dec 31, 2024.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*.

Fall Run Quota Exception: Spit Area (within 100 yards of the channel through the sand spit formed at the Klamath River mouth). This area will be closed to all fishing after 15% of the total Klamath River Basin quota has been taken.

All legally caught Chinook Salmon must be retained. Once the adult (greater than 23 inches) component of the total daily bag limit has been retained, anglers must cease fishing in the spit area.

3. Salmon River main stem, main stem of North Fork downstream of Sawyer’s Bar bridge, and main stem of South Fork downstream of the confluence of the East Fork of the South Fork.

Nov. 1 through Feb. 28.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4. Scott River main stem downstream of the Fort Jones-Greenview bridge to the confluence with the Klamath River.

Fourth Sat. in May through Feb. 28.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

5. Shasta River main stem downstream of the Interstate Highway 5 bridge north of Yreka to the confluence with the Klamath River.

Fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31 and Nov. 16 through Feb. 28.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

6. Trinity River and tributaries.

a. Trinity River main stem from 250 feet downstream of Lewiston Dam to the Old Lewiston Bridge.

Apr. 1 through Sep. 15. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

b. Trinity River main stem downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge to the Highway 299 West bridge at Cedar Flat.

Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.

10 Brown Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.

10 Brown Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

10 Brown Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

*Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

c. Trinity River main stem downstream of the Highway 299 West bridge at Cedar Flat to the Denny Road bridge at Hawkins Bar.

Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.

10 Brown Trout.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Sep. 1 through Dec. 31.

Closed to all fishing

d. New River main stem downstream of the confluence of the East Fork to the confluence with the Trinity River.

Sep. 15 through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

e. Trinity River main stem downstream of the Denny Road bridge at Hawkins Bar to the mouth of the South Fork Trinity River.

Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. This is the cumulative quota for subsections

6.e. and 6.f. of this table.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

f. Trinity River main stem downstream of the mouth of the South Fork Trinity River to the confluence with the Klamath River.

Jan. 1 through Aug. 31.

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. This is the cumulative quota for subsections

6.e. and 6.f. of this table.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

10 Brown Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

g. Hayfork Creek main stem downstream of the Highway 3 bridge in Hayfork to the confluence with the South Fork Trinity River.

Nov. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

h. South Fork Trinity River downstream of the confluence with the East Fork of the South Fork Trinity River to the South Fork Trinity River bridge at Hyampom.

Nov. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

i. South Fork Trinity River downstream of the South Fork Trinity River bridge at Hyampom to the confluence with the Trinity River.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

*Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(51) Repealed



(52) Laguna de Santa Rosa (Sonoma Co. tributary to Russian River) upstream from Guerneville Road bridge.

Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov. 15.

Open to fishing for non-salmonids only

Closed to the take of trout and steelhead

(53) Lagunitas Creek and tributaries (Marin Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(54) Limekiln Creek and tributaries above Highway 1 (Monterey Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(c), Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(55) Little River (Humboldt Co.) downstream from the County Road bridge at Crannell, excluding tributaries.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Cutthroat Trout minimum size limit: 10 inches total length. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct.

31. Only barbless hooks may be used

from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 Cutthroat Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(56) Little Sur River and tributaries above Coast Road (Monterey Co.).

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Nov. 16 through the Fri. preceding the last Sat. in Apr. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(57) Llagas Creek (Santa Clara Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(c), Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) From mouth to Monterey Highway Bridge.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From Monterey Highway bridge to Chesbro Dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(58) Los Osos Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(59) Los Padres Reservoir (Monterey Co.).

Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov.

15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

5 Brown Trout

0 Rainbow Trout

(60) Mad River and tributaries (Humboldt Co.).

(A) Mad River from the mouth to 200 yards upstream.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

*Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) Mad River main stem, from 200 yards above its mouth upstream to the confluence with Cowan Creek, excluding tributaries. Also see Low-Flow Restrictions, subsection 8.00(a).

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) Mad River main stem, from the confluence with Cowan Creek to the confluence with Deer Creek, excluding tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(D) Mad River main stem from the confluence with Deer Creek to Ruth Dam.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(61) Mattole River (Humboldt Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(a), Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Mattole River main stem from mouth to 200 yards upstream.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Mattole River main stem from 200 yards upstream of mouth to confluence with Stansberry Creek.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) Mattole River main stem from confluence with Stansberry Creek to confluence with Honeydew Creek.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31 and fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(62) McDonald Creek (Humboldt Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(63) Merced River (Merced Co.)

(A) From Crocker-Huffman Dam downstream to the Schaffer Bridge on Oakdale Road.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From the Schaffer Bridge on Oakdale Road downstream to the mouth.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Bait may be used from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. However, from Apr. 1 through the Fri. preceding the fourth Sat. in May, bait may be used only with single hooks having a gap between 1/2 and 1 inch, or with multiple hooks having a gap between 1/4 and 1/2 inch.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(64) Mill Creek (Tehama Co.)

(A) From the Lassen National Park boundary downstream to the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at the mouth of Mill Creek Canyon.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov.

15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) From U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing at mouth of Mill Creek Canyon downstream to the mouth of Mill Creek.

Jun. 16 through Sep. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(65) Mitchell Creek and tributaries (Contra Costa Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(66) Mokelumne River (San Joaquin Co.). (Effective July 15, 2023)

(A) From Camanche Dam to Elliot Road.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Fourth Sat. in May through Jul. 15.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 16 through Oct. 15.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

(B) From Elliot Road to the Woodbridge Irrigation District Dam including Lodi Lake.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 16 through Dec. 31.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

(C) Between the Woodbridge Irrigation District Dam and the Lower Sacramento Road bridge.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(D) From the Lower Sacramento Road bridge to the mouth. For purposes of this subsection, this river segment is defined as Mokelumne River and its tributary sloughs downstream of the Lower Sacramento Road bridge and east of Highway 160 and north of Highway 12.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Jul. 16 through Dec. 16.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.

1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

(67) Nacimiento River (Monterey and San Luis Obispo cos.).

Main stem below Nacimiento Dam, downstream to its confluence with the Salinas River.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(68) Napa River and tributaries (Napa Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Main stem above the Oakville Cross Road Bridge near Yountville and all Napa River tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) From the Oakville Cross Road Bridge near Yountville to the Trancas Bridge. Note: The Napa River below the Trancas Bridge is tidewater, and is under the regulations for the Ocean and San Francisco Bay District (see Sections 1.53 and 27.00).

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(69) Navarro River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Main stem below the Greenwood Road bridge.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(70) Noyo River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Noyo River main stem from the mouth to the Georgia-Pacific logging road bridge one mile east of Highway 1.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) Noyo River main stem from the Georgia-Pacific logging road bridge one mile east of Highway 1 to the confluence with the South Fork Noyo River.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 1. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) Noyo River main stem from the confluence with the South Fork Noyo River to the Sonoma/ Mendocino Boy Scout Council Camp.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(71) Pajaro River (Monterey, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Benito cos.) from mouth to Uvas Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(72) Upper Penitencia Creek (Santa Clara Co.) a tributary to Coyote Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(73) Pescadero Creek (San Mateo Co.) from mouth to the Stage Road bridge at Pescadero. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(74) Pescadero Creek tributaries and main stem above the Stage Road bridge at Pescadero (Santa Clara and San Mateo cos.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(75) Pinole Creek (Contra Costa Co.) and tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(76) Redwood Creek and tidewaters (Marin Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(77) Redwood Creek (Humboldt Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Redwood Creek main stem, within a radius of 200 yards of its mouth.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) Redwood Creek main stem, from 200 yards above the mouth to the mouth of Prairie Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) Redwood Creek main stem, from the mouth of Prairie Creek to the mouth of Bond Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(D) Redwood Creek and tributaries, above the mouth of Bond Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(78) Russian Gulch and tributaries (Sonoma Co.). Main stem below the confluence of the East Branch. Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(79) Russian River and tributaries (Sonoma and Mendocino cos.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Russian River main stem below the confluence of the East Branch Russian River.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from Apr. 1 through Oct. 31 Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) Russian River main stem above the confluence of the East Branch and all River tributaries. (See Laguna de Santa Rosa subsection (b)(52) and Santa Rosa Creek subsection (b)(98) for non-salmonids only.)

Closed to all fishing all year.

(C) Russian River within 250 feet of the Healdsburg Memorial Dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(D) Russian River State Marine Recreational Management Area. See Title 14 Section 623(b)(37)

Closed to all fishing all year.

(80) Sacramento River main stem below Keswick Dam (Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Glenn, Sacramento, Shasta, Solano, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo cos.)

(A) Sacramento River from Keswick Dam to 650 feet below Keswick Dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Sacramento River from 650 feet below Keswick Dam to the Deschutes Road bridge.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

1. Sacramento River from 650 feet below Keswick Dam to the Highway 44 bridge.

Closed to all fishing from Apr. 1 through Jul. 31.

Jan. 1 through Mar. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Aug. 1 through Dec. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

2. Sacramento River from the Highway 44 bridge to the Deschutes Road bridge.

All year. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) Sacramento River from the Deschutes Road bridge to Woodson Bridge.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Aug. 1 through Oct. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

(D) Sacramento River from Woodson Bridge to the Highway 113 bridge near Knights Landing.

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Jul. 16 through Dec. 16.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(E) Sacramento River from the Highway 113 bridge near Knights Landing to the Carquinez Bridge (includes Suisun Bay, Grizzly Bay and all tributary sloughs west of Highway 160).

Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Jul. 16 through Dec. 16.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon

Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(81) Salinas River and tributaries (Monterey and San Luis Obispo cos.). Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) The main stem Salinas River.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) All Salinas River tributaries upstream of Arroyo Seco River confluence (including the San Antonio River below San Antonio Reservoir and Dam, Paso Robles Creek and tributaries, Atascadero Creek, and Santa Margarita Creek and tributaries but excluding the Nacimiento River). See subsection (b)(67).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(82) Salmon Creek and tributaries (Sonoma Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Salmon Creek main stem below Highway 1.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat.

in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) Salmon Creek main stem above Highway 1 and all Salmon Creek tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(83) Salmon River (Siskiyou Co.).

See Klamath River subsection (b)(50).

(84) San Benito River and tributaries (San Benito Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(85) San Clemente Creek and tributaries (Monterey Co.) except for Trout Lake.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15 Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(86) San Diego Creek (Orange Co.). Downstream of the MacArthur Blvd. bridge only.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Nov. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

Open to fishing for non-salmonids only.

Closed to the take of trout, and steelhead.

(87) San Francisquito Creek and tributaries (Santa Clara and San Mateo cos.)

Closed to all fishing all year.

(88) San Gabriel River (Los Angeles and Orange cos.) Upstream of the Highway 22 bridge to the start of concrete-lined portion of the river channel.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Nov. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

Open to fishing for non-salmonids only.

Closed to the take of trout and steelhead.

(89) San Gregorio Creek (San Mateo Co.) from the mouth to the Stage Road bridge at San Gregorio. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(90) San Joaquin River (Fresno, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus cos.).

(A) From Friant Dam downstream to the Highway 140 bridge.

All year.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From the Highway 140 bridge downstream to the Interstate Highway 5 bridge at Mossdale.

All year.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(91) San Juan Creek main stem (Orange Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(92) San Lorenzo River (Santa Cruz Co.) from the mouth to the Lomond Street bridge in the town of Boulder Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(93) San Luis Obispo Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.) from mouth to the first and most southwestern Highway 1/101 bridge.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(94) San Luis Rey River (San Diego Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(95) San Mateo Creek and tributaries downstream from the falls between the Tenaja Road crossing and Fisherman’s Camp (San Diego and Riverside cos.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(96) San Simeon Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.) from mouth to the pedestrian bridge in San Simeon Beach State Park.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(97) Santa Margarita River and tributaries downstream from the Interstate Highway 15 bridge (San Diego and Riverside cos.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(98) Santa Rosa Creek (Sonoma Co. tributary to Russian River) from Laguna de Santa Rosa to Highway 12 bridge.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

Open to fishing for non-salmonids only.

Closed to the take of trout, and steelhead.

(99) Santa Ynez River and tributaries downstream from Bradbury Dam (Santa Barbara Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(100) Scott Creek (Santa Cruz Co.) from mouth to confluence with Big Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(101) Scott River (Siskiyou Co.).

See Klamath River subsection (b)(50).

(102) See Canyon Creek (San Luis Obispo Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(103) Shasta River (Siskiyou Co.).

See Klamath River subsection (b)(50).

(104) Sisquoc River and tributaries (Santa Barbara Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(105) Smith River (Del Norte Co.) Yearly limits apply for entire river. Subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions also apply.

(A) Main stem from the mouth to confluence of Middle and South forks. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Apr. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31.

Only barbless hooks may be used from Sep. 1 through Apr. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

1 Chinook Salmon and no more than 5 wild Chinook Salmon1 over 22 inches per year

1 Wild Chinook Salmon are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip and not showing a healed left ventral fin clip.

(B) Middle Fork Smith River

1. From mouth to Patrick Creek Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Apr. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Sep. 1 through Apr. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

1 Chinook Salmon and no more than 5 wild Chinook Salmon1 over 22 inches per year

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

2. Above the mouth of Patrick Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(C) South Fork Smith River

1. From the mouth upstream approximately 1,000 feet to the County Road (George Tryon) bridge and Craigs Creek to Jones Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Apr. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Sep. 1 through Apr. 30.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

1 Chinook Salmon and no more than 5 wild Chinook Salmon1 over 22 inches per year

2. From the George Tryon bridge upstream to the mouth of Craigs Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Closed to all fishing all year.

3. Above the mouth of Jones Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(D) North Fork Smith River.

1.From the mouth to Stony Creek. Also see subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Sep. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

1 Chinook Salmon and no more than 5 wild Chinook Salmon1 over 22 inches per year

1 Wild Chinook Salmon are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip and not showing a healed left ventral fin clip.

2. Above the mouth of Stony Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 Cutthroat Trout, minimum size limit: 10 inches total length

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

1 Wild Chinook Salmon are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip and not showing a healed left ventral fin clip.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(106) Sonoma Creek and tributaries (Sonoma Co.).

Sonoma Creek and tributaries between the Sonoma Creek seasonal waterfall in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (located 0.2 miles upstream of the west end of the Canyon Trail) and the Highway 121 bridge. Note: Sonoma Creek below the Highway 121 bridge is tidewater, and is under regulations for the Ocean and San Francisco Bay District (see Sections 1.53 and 27.00).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(107) Soquel Creek (Santa Cruz Co.) from mouth to confluence of East and West branch. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks maybe used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(108) Stanislaus River

(A) From Goodwin Dam down-stream to the Highway 120 bridge in Oakdale.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From the Highway 120 bridge in Oakdale to the mouth.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Bait may be used from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. However, from Apr. 1 through the Fri. preceding the fourth Sat. in May, bait may be used only with single hooks having a gap between 1/2 and 1 inch, or with multiple hooks having a gap between 1/4 and 1/2 inch.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(109) Stevens Creek (Santa Clara Co.) downstream of Stevens Reservoir.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steel-

head* in possession

(110) Stone Lagoon (Humboldt Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. Cutthroat Trout minimum size limit: 14 inches.

2 Cutthroat Trout

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(111) Ten Mile River (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Ten Mile River main stem below the confluence with the Ten Mile River North Fork, and the Ten Mile River North Fork below the confluence with Bald Hill Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through May 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(112) Topanga Canyon Creek and tributaries (Los Angeles Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(113) Trabuco Creek (a.k.a. Arroyo Trabuco Creek) (Orange Co.). Downstream of the Interstate Highway 5 bridge to the confluence with San Juan Creek

Closed to all fishing all year.

(114) Trinity River and tributaries downstream of Lewiston Dam.

See Klamath River subsection (b)(50).

(115) Tuolumne River (Stanislaus and Tuolumne cos.).

(A) From La Grange Dam downstream to HickmanBridge.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From Hickman Bridge to the mouth.

Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Bait may be used from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. However, from Apr. 1 through the Fri. preceding the fourth Sat. in May, bait may be used only with single hooks having a gap between 1/2 and 1 inch, or with multiple hooks having a gap between 1/4 and 1/2 inch.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(116) Usal Creek and tributaries (Mendocino Co.). Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. Usal Creek main stem below the Usal-Shelter Cove Road.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(117) Uvas or Carnadero Creek (Santa Clara Co.) Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) From Highway 152 bridge to Uvas Dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) From mouth to Highway 152 bridge.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(118) Van Duzen River (Humboldt Co.).

See Eel River subsection (b)(40) and subsection 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(119) Waddell Creek (Santa Cruz Co.) from mouth to Highway 1 bridge. Also see subsection 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions.

Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(120) Walker Creek and tributaries (Marin Co.) Also see subsection 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.

(A) Walker Creek main stem below Highway 1.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from the fourth Sat. in May through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) Walker Creek main stem above Highway 1 and all Walker Creek tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(121) Walnut Creek (Contra Costa Co.).

(A) Upstream of the confluence with Grayson Creek.

Fourth Sat. in May through Mar. 31. Only artificial lure with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) Downstream of the confluence with Grayson Creek.

All year.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(122) Wildcat Creek and tributaries (Contra Costa Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(123) Yuba River (Yuba and Nevada cos.) from mouth to Englebright Dam.

(A) From mouth to the Highway 20 bridge.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

(B) From Highway 20 bridge to Englebright Dam.

Dec. 1 through Aug. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead*

4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead* in possession

* Hatchery trout or steelhead in anadromous waters are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

Alphabetical List of Trout Waters with Special Fishing Regulations (T14 CCR §7.50)

(a) General Provisions:

(1) Every body of water listed in subsection (b) is closed to all fishing except during the open season as shown. Unless other-wise provided, waters shown as open to trout fishing in subsection (b) are open to fishing for other species. Gear restrictions listed in this section apply to the take of all species of fish unless otherwise noted.

(2) Unless otherwise provided, waters closed to trout fishing are closed to fishing for all other species, except that these closures do not apply to fishing for amphibians (see Section 5.05), freshwater clams (see Section 5.20), crayfish (see Section 5.35), and lamprey (see Section 5.40), using legal fishing methods other than hook-and-line fishing, and saltwater clams, crabs, ghost shrimp, and blue mud shrimp (see Ocean Regulations Booklet sections 29.20 to 29.87). Crabs may only be taken using hoop nets or by hand, and Dungeness crab may only be taken within the North Coast District and Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

(3) Daily bag and possession limits, unless otherwise noted, mean the total number of trout.

(4) Unless otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess more than one daily bag limit.

(5) These waters may also be subject to restrictions on fishing methods and gear (Sections 2.00 through 2.40), fishing hours (Section 3.00), and the use of bait (Sections 4.00 through 4.30).

(b) Alphabetical List of Trout Waters with Special Fishing Regulations

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(1) Alambique Creek (San Mateo Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout.

(2) Alameda Creek and tributaries (Alameda and Santa Clara cos.).

(A) Alameda Creek mainstem and all tributaries downstream of San Antonio, Calaveras, and Del Valle reservoirs except for Arroyo Del Valle between Bernal Ave. and the Thiessen St. intersection with Vineyard Ave.

Closed to all fishing all year.

1. Arroyo Del Valle between Bernal Ave. and the Thiessen St. intersection with Vineyard Ave.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(B) Alameda Creek tributaries upstream of San Antonio, Calaveras, and Del Valle reservoirs.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(C) San Antonio and Calaveras reservoirs.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(3) Almanor Lake tributaries (Lassen, Plumas and Shasta cos.) upstream to the first lake.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(4) American River, North Fork, Middle Fork, South Fork and their tributaries above Folsom Lake (Placer, El Dorado, Amador, and Alpine cos.), except Caples Creek (See Section 7.50(b) (24)).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hook may be used.

0 trout

(5) Antelope Lake tributaries (Plumas Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(6) Arroyo Seco River (Monterey Co.). Also see Section 8.00(c) Low-Flow Restrictions. The main stem Arroyo Seco and tributaries above the waterfall located approximately 3.5 miles upstream from the

U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station.

See also 7.40(b)(9) below waterfall

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(7) Repealed.



(8) Bear Creek (San Bernardino Co.) from Big Bear Dam to confluence of Santa Ana River.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(9) Bear River and tributaries (Placer Co.).

From Highway 20 south (downstream) 2.5 miles to the abandoned concrete dam (the Boardman Diversion Dam).

See also 7.40(b)(13) from Hwy 65.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(10) Berryessa Lake tributaries (Lake and Napa cos.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession

(11) Big Sur River (Monterey Co.). Big Sur River and tributaries above the upstream end of the gorge pool at the boundary of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park within the Ventana Wilderness Area.

See also 7.40(b)(17) within Pfeiffer Big Sur StatePark

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(12) Big Tree Creek (Calaveras Co.) Within Calaveras Big Trees State Park (upstream of the Highway 4 culvert crossing).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(13) Big Trees Creek (Tuolumne Co.) upstream from the confluence of Beaver Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(14) Boggy Creek (Fresno Co.) and tributaries (tributary to Thomas Edison Lake).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30

5 trout

(15) Boulder Creek (San Diego Co.) upstream of El Capitan Reservoir, and all of its tributaries.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(16) Bridgeport Reservoir and tributaries (Mono Co.). except Swauger Creek from Bridgeport Reservoir upstream to Highway 395, and Swauger Creek from Bridgeport Reservoir upstream to the private property fence line above the Forest Service campground.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(17) Bucks Lake tributaries (Plumas Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(18) Burney Creek (Shasta Co.). From Burney Creek Falls downstream to Lake Britton.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(19) Butano Creek (San Mateo Co.).

Above Butano Falls.

See also 7.40(b)(22) from mouth to county bridge

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(20) Butt Creek[e] and Butt[e] Valley Reservoir Powerhouse Outfall (Plumas Co.).

(A) Butt[e] Creek.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(B) Butt[e] Valley Reservoir powerhouse outfall, from the powerhouse, downstream to a marker adjacent to Ponderosa Flat Campground.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(21) Butt[e] Valley Reservoir (Plumas Co.).

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(22) By-Day Creek and tributaries (Mono Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(23) Cache Creek and tributaries (Lake Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(24) Caples Creek from the confluence with the Silver Fork American River upstream to Caples Lake Dam (El Dorado and Alpine cos.)

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(25) Carson River, East Fork and tributaries (Alpine Co.).

(A) Carson River, East Fork and tributaries above Carson Falls.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Carson River, East Fork from Hangman’s Bridge downstream to Nevada State Line.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 14 inches total length.

2 trout

(26) Cedar Creek and tributaries upstream from Moon Lake access road (Lassen Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(27) Clear Lake tributaries (Lake Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(28) Cold Creek (Fresno Co.) and tributaries (tributary to Thomas Edison Lake).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(29) Convict Creek (Mono Co.).

(A) Convict Creek, including side channels and meanders, in the U.C. study area as posted. This area begins about 1/2 mile above the Highway 395 bridge and extends upstream about 1/2 mile.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Convict Creek downstream of the U.C. study area.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(C) Convict Creek upstream of the U.C. study area.

Covered under Statewide regulation subsection 5.85(a)(2)

(30) Convict Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(31) Corral Valley Creek and tributaries (Alpine Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(32) Cottonwood Creek and all tributaries upstream from the confluence of the main stem Cottonwood Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek, including the unnamed tributaries flowing through Horseshoe Meadow (Inyo Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(33) Cottonwood Creek drainage lakes (Inyo Co.).

(A) Cottonwood Lakes 1, 2, 3 and 4 and their tributaries (Inyo Co.).

Sep. 1 through Nov. 30. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 14 inches total length.

2 trout

(B) All remaining Cottonwood Creek drainage lakes.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(34) Cottonwood Creek, North Fork and tributaries (White Mountains, Mono Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(35) Cow Creek and tributaries upstream from Forest Service Road 9S10 (Fresno Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(36) Coyote Valley Creek and tributaries (Alpine Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(37) Crooked Creek (Mono Co.).

(A) Crooked Creek below the City of Los Angeles gauging station.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Crooked Creek and tributaries above the City of Los Angeles gauging station.

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(38) Crowley Lake (Mono Co.). (See individual listings for regulations on tributary waters which include: Convict, Crooked, Hilton, Hot, McGee, and Whiskey creeks and the upper Owens River).

(A) Crowley Lake within 1,800 feet of the outlet dam (this area is marked with a series of buoys).

Closed to all fishing all year for safety purposes.

(B) Crowley Lake, except for the closed area near the outlet dam (see above).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Jul. 31.

5 trout

Aug. 1 through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 18 inches total length.

2 trout

(39) Davis Creek (Goose Lake tributary) and tributaries (Modoc Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(40) Davis Lake tributaries (Plumas Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(41) Deadman Creek (Mono Co.).

(A) Deadman Creek downstream from Highway 395. See Owens River subsection 7.50(b)(104).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(B) Deadman Creek upstream from Highway 395.

Covered under Statewide regulation subsection 5.85(a)(2)

(42) Deep Creek (San Bernardino Co.) from below Green Valley Lake Dam to the confluence of Willow Creek.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(43) Dismal Creek (Modoc Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(44) Eagle Lake and tributaries (Lassen Co.).

(A) Eagle Lake.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

2 trout per day. 4 trout in possession.

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) Eagle Lake inside the breakwater at the Gallatin Marina and Pine Creek Slough and Pine Creek below State Highway 44.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(C) Eagle Lake tributaries, including Pine Creek above State Highway 44.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(45) Eel River (Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Trinity cos.). See also 7.40(b)(40) for anadromous segments.

(A) Eel River above Lake Pillsbury and tributaries to Lake Pillsbury (Lake Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(B) Van Duzen River. Main Stem and tributaries upstream of Eaton Falls, located about 1/2 mile upstream of the mouth of the South Fork (Little Van Duzen) and 2 1/2 miles downstream of Dinsmore (Humboldt and Trinity cos.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(C) Eel River Middle Fork.

1. Eel River Middle Fork tributaries (Hammerhorn Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, Beaver Creek, Fly Creek, and Bar Creek) upstream of USFS M1 Road crossing (Mendocino and Trinity cos).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

2. Eel River Middle Fork and tributaries upstream of mouth of Uhl Creek (Trinity Co.)

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

3. Balm of Gilead Creek upstream of falls located

1.2 miles from mouth and one mile downstream of Wright’s Valley Trail crossing (Trinity Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

4. Eel River North Fork of the Middle Fork upstream of mouth of Willow Creek (Trinity Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(46) El Estero Lake (Monterey Co.) portions of the lake south of the Pearl Street bridge known as Camino Aquajito Arm and Camino El Estero finger.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(47) Fall River Complex (Shasta and Siskiyou cos.).

  • Fall River (from the confluence with Pit River upstream to origin at Thousand Springs).

Lava Creek

Little Tule River

Tule River

Horr Pond

Ja She Creek

Big Lake

Bear Creek (downstream of Pondosa Way bridge)

Spring Creek

Ahjumawi Lava Springs

Eastman Lake

Fall River Pond

Fall River Lake

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(48) Feather River North Fork from Belden Bridge downstream to Cresta Powerhouse (excluding reservoirs) (Butte and Plumas cos.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(49) Fish Slough (Mono Co.).

(A) The portions of Fish Slough which lie within the BLM Springs.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) All other portions of Fish Slough. Also, see Section 5.00(b)(16) for black bass regulations.

All year

5 trout

(50) George Lake (Lake George, Mono Co.)

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov.15.

2 trout

(51) Golden Trout Wilderness Area (Tulare Co.), excluding the main stem Kern River (see subsection 7.50(b)(69), and the Tule River drainage (See subsection 7.50(b) (154)).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(52) Goose Lake and tributaries (Modoc Co.), excluding Davis Creek (See subsection 7.50(b) (39), and Pine Creek (See subsection 7.50(b) (106)).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(53) Grant Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(54) Gull Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(55) Hat Creek (Shasta Co.) from Lake Britton upstream to Baum Lake, exclusive of the concrete Hat No. 2 intake canal between Baum Lake and the Hat No. 2 Powerhouse.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(56) Heenan Lake and tributaries (Alpine Co.).

(A) Heenan Lake.

Sep. 1 through Nov. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. Fishing hours are from sunrise to sunset. Night fishing is prohibited.

0 trout

(B) Heenan Lake tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(57) Hennessey Lake tributaries (Napa Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(58) Hilton Creek (Mono Co.). Hilton Creek downstream from Crowley Lake Drive.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(59) Hobart Creek (Tuolumne Co.), tributary to Spicer Meadows Reservoir.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(60) Horseshoe Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(61) Hot Creek (Mono Co.). Hot Creek from the State hatchery property line to the confluence with the Owens River.

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(62) Illinois River and tributaries (Del Norte Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(63) Independence Lake and tributaries (Nevada and Sierra cos.).

NOTE: ALL LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT TAKEN SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO THE WATER.

(A) Independence Lake tributaries and Independence Lake within 300 feet of the mouths of all tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) Independence Lake except Independence Lake within 300 feet of the mouths of all tributaries.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(64) Indian Tom Lake (Siskiyou Co.).

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(65) Isabella Lake (Lake Isabella, Kern Co.)

All year.

5 trout

(66) Junction Lake and tributaries (Mono Co.)

including the lake’s outlet stream to Highway 108.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(67) June Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(68) Kent Lake tributaries (Marin Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(69) Kern River (Kern and Tulare cos.).

(A) From Lake Isabella upstream to the Johnsondale bridge.

All year.

5 trout

(B) From Johnsondale bridge upstream to the Sequoia National Park boundary near the Kern Canyon Ranger Station.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(C) Downstream of Lake Isabella.

All year.

5 trout

(70) Kings River (Fresno Co.).

(A) Kings River, South Fork from its confluence with Copper Creek downstream to the Highway 180 crossing at Boyden Cave.

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(B) Kings River South Fork, from the Highway 180 crossing at Boyden Cave downstream to the main stem; Middle Fork, from the western boundary of Kings Canyon National Park downstream to the main stem; and main stem, from the confluence of the South and Middle forks downstream to Garnet Dike Campground.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(C) Kings River, from Garnet Dike Campground downstream to Pine Flat Lake.

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(D) Kings River from Pine Flat Dam downstream to

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Bridge on Pine Flat Road.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(E)

1. Kings River from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bridge on Pine Flat Road downstream to Cobbles (Alta) Weir.

All year.

5 trout

2. Kings River Thorburn Spawning Channel, the 2,200 foot long channel located 5 miles downstream from Pine Flat Dam, and the reach of river within a 200-foot radius of the channel exit.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(F) Kings River from Cobbles (Alta) Weir downstream to the Highway 180 crossing.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(G) Kings River from the Highway 180 crossing downstream.

All year.

5 trout

(71) Kirman (Carmen) Lake and all its tributaries (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov 15.

Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 18 inches total length.

2 trout

(72) Kitchen Creek (San Diego Co.) upstream of Lake Morena, and all its tributaries.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(73) Klamath River

Non-anadromous tributaries of the Klamath River above Lakeview Road bridge.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks maybe used.

0 trout

(74) Klopp Lake (Humboldt Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

2 trout

(75) Lagunitas Lake (Marin Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(76) Lane Lake (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(77) Laurel Lakes and tributaries (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 14 inches total length.

2 trout

(78) Lee Vining Creek from the Lee Vining conduit downstream to Mono Lake (Mono Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(79) Little Butano Creek above the diversion dam at Butano State Park (San Mateo Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(80) Little Truckee River (Sierra and Nevada cos.) from Stampede Reservoir Dam downstream to Boca Reservoir.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(81) Los Gatos Creek (Santa Clara Co.) upstream of Vasona Lake dam including Lexington Reservoir and all tributaries.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(82) Lundy Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(83) Lytle Creek and tributaries upstream of Interstate 15 bridge (San Bernardino Co.).

All year.

5 trout

(84) Macklin Creek (Nevada Co.), arising near Milton-Bowman Tunnel alignment, flowing northwesterly and having its junction with the Middle Fork Yuba River about 2-1/4 miles downstream from Milton Reservoir.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(85) Mamie Lake (Lake Mamie, Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(86) Mammoth Pool (Fresno and Madera cos.).

All year

5 trout

(87) Martis Creek from the Martis Lake dam downstream to the confluence with the Truckee River (Nevada Co.)

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(88) Martis Lake tributaries (Nevada and Placer cos.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(89) Mary Lake (Lake Mary, Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(90) McCloud River and tributaries (Shasta and Siskiyou cos.).

(A) Moosehead Creek and all tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Edson Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(C) Swamp Creek and all tributaries.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(D) Sheepheaven Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(E) Bull Creek and tributaries.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(F) Dry Creek south of upper McCloud River.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(G) McCloud River from McCloud Dam downstream to confluence of Ladybug Creek.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(H) McCloud River from confluence of Ladybug Creek downstream to Shasta Lake.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(91) McGee Creek (Mono Co.).

McGee Creek downstream from Highway 395.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(92) McLeod Lake (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used

0 trout

(93) Meiss Lake (Alpine Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(94) Milk Ranch Creek and tributaries (Alpine Co.) above the confluence with the North Fork Mokelumne River.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(95) Mill Creek (Mono Co. tributary to West Walker River) and tributaries upstream from confluence with Lost Cannon Creek.

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(96) Miller Canyon Creek from Silverwood Lake upstream (San Bernardino Co.)

All year.

5 trout

(97) Milton Lake and Middle Fork Yuba River between Milton Lake and Jackson Meadows Dam (Nevada and Sierra cos.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(99) Mono Creek (Fresno Co.) and tributaries from Edison Lake upstream to the confluence with the North Fork Mono Creek.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30

5 trout

(100) Murray Canyon Creek and tributaries (Alpine Co.) upstream from the falls located about 1/4 mile above the confluence with the East Fork Carson River.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(101) Nelson Corral Reservoir and tributary (Lassen Co.).

(A) Nelson Corral Reservoir.

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(B) Nelson Corral Reservoir tributary (the unnamed tributary entering the reservoir at the north end).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(102) Newlands Lake tributaries (Lassen Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(103) Nicasio Lake tributaries (Marin Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(104) Owens River (Inyo and Mono cos.), except (A), (B), (C), and (D) below

All year.

5 trout

(A) Upper Owens River from Benton Bridge road crossing upstream to Big Springs. Above Big Springs, see Deadman Creek (subsection 7.50(b)(41)).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(B) Upper Owens River from Benton Bridge road crossing to Crowley Lake.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Jul. 31.

5 trout

Aug. 1 through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 18 inches total length.

2 trout

(C) From Pleasant Valley Dam downstream to footbridge at lower end of Pleasant Valley Campground.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

Nov. 16 through the Fri. preceding the last Sat. in Apr. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(D) From footbridge at lower end of Pleasant Valley Campground east (downstream) to 5 Bridges Road.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(105) Parker Creek (Mono Co.) from Parker Lake to the confluence with Rush Creek.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(106) Parker Lake (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used. 14-inch minimum size limit.

2 trout

(107) Pine Creek (Goose Lake Tributary) and tributaries (Modoc Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(108) Pine Valley Creek (San Diego Co.) upstream of Barrett Lake and all its tributaries.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(109) Piru Creek (Los Angeles and Ventura cos.).

(A) Piru Creek and tributaries upstream of Pyramid Lake.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(B) From Pyramid Dam downstream to the bridge approximately 300 yards below Pyramid Lake.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(C) From the bridge approximately 300 yards below Pyramid Lake downstream to the falls about 1/2 mile above the old Highway 99 bridge.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(110) Pit River (Shasta and Modoc cos.).

(A) Pit River, South Fork (Modoc Co.) and tributaries upstream of the Highway 395 bridge in Likely.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(B) Pit River, North Fork (Modoc Co.) and tributaries from the confluence with the South Fork upstream to and including Franklin Creek.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(C) From Pit No. 3 (Britton Dam) downstream to the outlet of the Pit No. 3 Powerhouse.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(D) Pit River, from Pit No. 3 Powerhouse downstream to Shasta Lake.

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(111) Pole Creek and tributaries (Placer Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(112) Portuguese Creek, West Fork (Madera Co.) from headwaters downstream to confluence with the East Fork Portuguese Creek.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(113) Prosser Creek from the Prosser Reservoir dam downstream to the confluence with the Truckee River (Nevada Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(114) Purisima Creek (San Mateo Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(115) Putah Creek (Solano and Yolo cos.) from Solano Lake to Monticello Dam.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(116) Redwood Creek and tributaries (Alameda Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(117) Redwood Creek (Humboldt Co.). and tributaries above the mouth of Bond Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(118) Robinson Creek (Mono Co.).

(A) From the U.S. Forest Service boundary downstream to Upper Twin Lake.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(B) Between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(119) Rock Creek Diversion Channel (Mono Co.) from its source below Tom’s Place to its confluence with Crooked Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(120) Rock Creek Lake (Inyo Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(121) Rock Creek in the Hat Creek Drainage (Shasta Co.) from Rock Creek spring (origin) downstream to Baum Lake.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(122) Rock Creek (Shasta Co.) from its confluence with Pit River to Rock Creek Falls (about one mile upstream).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(123) Roosevelt Lake (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(124) Rush Creek (Mono Co.).

(A) Rush Creek from Grant Lake Dam downstream to Mono Lake.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(B) Rush Creek (Mono Co.) between Silver Lake and Grant Lake

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

(125) Sabrina Lake (Lake Sabrina, Inyo Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(126) Sacramento River and tributaries above Keswick Dam (Shasta and Siskiyou cos.).

(A) Sacramento River and tributaries from Box Canyon Dam downstream to the Scarlett Way bridge in Dunsmuir.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(B) Sacramento River and tributaries from Scarlett Way bridge downstream to the county bridge at Sweetbriar.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

5 trout

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(C) Sacramento River and tributaries from the county bridge at Sweetbriar downstream to Shasta Lake.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(127) Sagehen Creek (Nevada Co.).

(A) From the stream gauging station (located about 1/8 mile below Sagehen Creek Station Headquarters) upstream to about 1/8 of a mile above the station headquarters at a point where the stream splits into two sections.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) From the Highway 89 bridge upstream to the gauging station at the east boundary of Sagehen Creek Station.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(128) Salmon Creek and tributaries above Highway 1 (Monterey Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(129) San Gabriel River, west fork and tributaries (Los Angeles Co.).

(A) Upstream of Cogswell Dam (including Cogswell reservoir and its tributaries).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(B) From Cogswell Dam downstream to the second bridge upstream from the highway 39 bridge.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(130) San Luis Rey River West Fork (San DiegoCo.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(131) Santa Ana River and tributaries upstream above Seven Oaks Dam. (San Bernardino Co.). See subsection (b)(8), Bear Creek (San Bernardino Co.) for additional info.

All year.

5 trout

(132) Santa Ynez River and tributaries upstream of Gibraltar Dam (Santa Barbara Co.)

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(133) Sausal Creek and tributaries (Alameda Co.).

Closed to all fishing all year.

(134) Sespe Creek and tributaries above Alder

Creek confluence (Ventura Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(135) Silver Creek (Mono Co.) tributary to West Walker River, and tributaries upstream from Silver Falls.

Closed to all fishing all year.

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(136) Silver Creek and all other tributaries to Sworinger Lake (Modoc and Lassen cos.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(137) Silver King Creek and tributaries (Alpine Co.) upstream of the confluence with Snodgrass Creek.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(138) Silver Lake (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(139) Slinkard Creek and tributaries (Mono Co.) upstream from a department Wildlife rock gabion barrier (38.606976°N, 119.567687°W). The barrier is located approximately 5-6 miles upstream from the Hwy 89 and Hwy 395 junction.

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(140) Solano Lake (Solano Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures and barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(141) Sonoma Creek and tributaries (Sonoma Co.). above the Sonoma Creek seasonal waterfall in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (located 0.2 miles upstream of the west end of the Canyon Trail).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(142) Sonoma Lake (Sonoma Co.).

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(143) Sonoma Lake tributaries (Sonoma Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(144) Soulajule Reservoir tributaries (Marin Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(145) South Lake (Inyo Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(146) Yét Atwam Creek (Previously known as Sq. Valley Creek) and tributaries (Shasta Co.)

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(147) Stanislaus River, Middle Fork (Tuolumne Co.).

(A) From Beardsley Dam downstream to the U. S. Forest Service footbridge at Spring Gap (including the Beardsley Afterbay).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(B) From the U.S. Forest Service footbridge at Spring Gap to New Melones Reservoir.

All year.

2 trout. 4 trout in possession.

(148) Stevens Creek and all tributaries upstream of Stevens Creek Reservoir (Santa Clara Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(149) Stony Creek, and tributaries (including the North, South, and Middle forks) from the headwaters downstream to the diversion dam west of Stonyford in the center of Section 35, T18N, R7W) (Colusa, Glennand Lake cos.)

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(150) Susan River (Lassen County).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb.

5 trout

(151) Sweetwater River and tributaries upstream of the Sweetwater Reservoir (San Diego Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(152) Tahoe Lake and tributaries (Placer and El Dorado cos.).

(A) Tahoe Lake tributaries upstream to the first lake.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(B) Tahoe Lake within 300 feet of the mouth of its tributaries.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(153) Trinity River, above Trinity Lake (Trinity Co.) from the confluence with Tangle Blue Creek (Hwy. 3), downstream (south) to the mouth of Trinity Lake, approximately 13.8 miles.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30

5 trout

Oct. 1 through the Fri. preceding Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(154) Truckee River (Nevada, Placer, and Sierra cos.)

(A) Truckee River for 1,000 feet below the Lake Tahoe outlet dam.

Closed to all fishing all year.

(B) Truckee River from the confluence of Trout Creek downstream to the mouth of Prosser Creek.

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(C) Truckee River from the mouth of Prosser Creek downstream to the Nevada State Line.

Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov.

15. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

Nov. 16 through the Friday preceding the last Saturday in Apr. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(155) Tule River and tributaries (Tulare Co.). Tule River, North Fork (Tulare Co.), only in the North Fork Tule River and all its forks and tributaries above the confluence with Pine Creek (about 50 yards upstream from the Blue Ridge Road bridge, about 12 ¼ miles north of Springville.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(156) Tuolumne River (Stanislaus and Tuolumne cos.). from O’Shaughnessy Dam (Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) downstream to Clavey River Falls.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

(157) Twelvemile Creek (Modoc Co.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(158) Twin Lakes (Mammoth, Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr through Nov.15.

5 trout

(159) Twin Lakes, Upper and Lower (Bridgeport, Mono Co).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15.

5 trout

(160) Upper Otay Lake (San Diego Co.).

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(161) Upper Truckee River and tributaries upstream from confluence with Showers Creek (Alpine and El Dorado cos.).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(162) Virginia Lakes, Upper and Lower (Mono Co.).

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15

5 trout

Body of Water

Open Season and Special Restrictions

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(163) Walker Creek (Mono Co.) from the private property line (fence) to the confluence with Rush Creek.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(164) Walker River, East Fork (Mono Co.) from Bridgeport Dam to Nevada State Line.

Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 18 inches total length. NOTE: BOW AND ARROW FISHING FOR CARP ONLY IS PERMITTED

2 trout

(165) Whiskey Creek (Mono Co.) downstream from Crowley Lake Drive (old Highway 395).

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30

5 trout

(166) Willow Creek (Alpine Co.) upstream from the confluence with the West Fork Carson River to the main tributary of Willow Creek.

All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(167) Wolf Creek and tributaries (tributary to West Walker River) (Mono Co.).

All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(168) Wolf Creek Lake (at the headwaters of Wolf Creek, tributary to the West Walker River) (Mono Co.)

Closed to all fishing all year.

(169) Yellow Creek (Plumas Co.) from Big Springs downstream to the marker at the lower end of Humbug Meadow.

Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

0 trout

(170) Yuba River, Middle Fork (Nevada and Sierra cos.) from Jackson Meadows Dam downstream to Milton Lake.

See Milton Lake 7.50(b)(97).

(171) Yuba River, North Fork (Sierra and Yuba cos.) from the western boundary of Sierra City to the confluence with Ladies Canyon Creek.

All year. Only artificial lures may be used.

2 trout

Low-Flow Restrictions

Low-Flow Restrictions (T14 CCR §8.00)

(a) Eel River, Mad River, Mattole River, Redwood Creek, Smith River and Van Duzen River. Stream closures: Special Low Flow Conditions.

(1) September 1 through April 30:

(A) any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (8) below shall be closed to all angling on Tuesday and Wednesday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Monday at any of the designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (8);

(B) any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (8) below shall be closed to all angling on Thursday and Friday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Wednesday at any of the designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (8);

(C) any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (8) below shall be closed to all angling from Saturday through Monday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Friday at any of the designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (8).

(D) Notwithstanding this provision, the department may close or keep a stream reach closed to fishing when the minimum flow is exceeded on the scheduled flow determination day if the department is reasonably assured that the stream flow is likely to decrease below the minimum flow as specified in subsections (2) through (8)before or on the next flow−determination date.

(E) The department may reopen a stream at any time during a closed period if the minimum flow as specified in subsections (2) through (8) is exceeded and the department is reasonably assured that it will remain above the minimum flow until the next scheduled Monday, Wednesday, or Friday flow determination. The department shall make information available to the public by a webpage updated, as necessary, no later than 1:00 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as to whether any stream will be open or closed to fishing. It shall be the responsibility of the angler to use the webpage designated in the sport fishing regulations booklet to obtain information on the status of any stream.

(2) Eel River

(A) From the mouth to Fulmor Road, at its paved junction with the south bank of Eel River, closed to angling. Except:

1. Legal fishing methods other than angling are permitted.

2. From the mouth to Cock Robin Island Bridge, angling from shore for non-salmonids is permitted.

(B) The main stem Eel River from the paved junction of Fulmor Road with the Eel River to the South Fork Eel River. Minimum Flow: 350 cfs at the gauging station near Scotia.

(3) South Fork of the Eel River The South Fork of the Eel River downstream from Rattlesnake Creek and the Middle Fork Eel River downstream from the Bar Creek. Minimum Flow: 340 cfs at the gauging station at Miranda.

(4) Van Duzen River The main stem Van Duzen River from its junction with the Eel River to the end of Golden Gate Drive near Bridgeville (approximately 4,000 feet upstream from the Little Golden Gate Bridge). Minimum Flow: 150 cfs at the gauging station near Grizzly Creek Redwood State Park.

(5) Mad River The main stem Mad River from the Hammond Trail Railroad Trestle to Cowan Creek. Minimum Flow: 200 cfs at the gauging station at the Highway 299 bridge.

(6) Mattole River The main stem of the Mattole River from the mouth to Honey-dew Creek. Minimum Flow: 320 cfs at the gauging station at Petrolia.

(7) Redwood Creek The main stem of Redwood Creek from the mouth to its confluence with Bond Creek. Minimum Flow: 300 cfs at the gauging station near the Highway 101 bridge.

(8) Smith River The main stem Smith River from the mouth of Rowdy Creek to the mouth of Patrick Creek (tributary of the Middle Fork Smith River); the South Fork Smith River from the mouth upstream approximately 1000 feet to the County Road (George Tyron) bridge and Craigs Creek to its confluence with Jones Creek; and the North Fork Smith River from the mouth to its confluence with Stony Creek. Minimum Flow: 600 cfs at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park gauging station.

Check the Department's regulations page for Low-Flow Restrictions and Information.

(b) Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin County coastal streams: Stream Closures: Special Low Flow Conditions.

(1) From September 1 through April 30 as follows:

(A) Any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (5) below shall be closed to all angling on Tuesday and Wednesday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Monday at the applicable designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (5).

(B) Any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (5) below shall be closed to all angling on Thursday and Friday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Wednesday at the applicable designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (5).

(C) Any of the stream reaches listed in subsections (2) through (5) below shall be closed to all angling from Saturday through Monday when the department determines that the flow on the previous Friday at the applicable designated gauging stations is less than the minimum flows set forth in subsections (2) through (5).

(D) Notwithstanding this provision, the department may close or keep a stream reach closed to fishing when the minimum flow is exceeded on the scheduled flow determination day if the department is reasonably assured that the stream flow is likely to decrease below the minimum flow as specified in the corresponding subsections (b)(2) through (5) before or on the next flow − determination date.

(E) The department may reopen a stream at any time during a closed period if the minimum flow as specified in the corresponding subsections (b)(2) through (5) is exceeded and the department is reasonably assured that it will remain above the minimum flow until the next scheduled Monday, Wednesday, or Friday flow determination.

(F) The department shall make information available to the public by a webage updated, as necessary, no later than 1:00 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as to whether any stream will be open or closed to fishing. It shall be the responsibility of the angler to use the webpage designated in the sport fishing regulations booklet to obtain information on the status of any stream.

Check the Department's regulations page for Low-Flow Restrictions and Information.

(2) All rivers, creeks, and streams that flow directly into the Pacific Ocean (and its bays), in Mendocino County, except for the Russian and Gualala rivers. This excludes sections and reach-es above fish migration barriers, dams, and natural features that prevent upstream anadromous migration. Minimum Flow: 200 cfs at the USGS gauging station on the main stem Navarro River near Navarro, CA.

(3) All rivers, creeks, and streams that flow directly into the Pacific Ocean (and its bays), in Sonoma and Marin counties, except for the Russian River. This excludes sections and reaches above fish migration barriers. Minimum Flow: 150 cfs at the gauging station on the South Fork Gualala River near Sea Ranch (Sonoma County)

(4) Russian River main stem below the confluence of the East Branch Russian River (Mendocino and Sonoma counties), Laguna de Santa Rosa, and Santa Rosa Creek. Minimum Flow: 300 cfs at the gauging station located on the main stem Russian River near Guerneville (Sonoma County).

(5) The Napa River (Napa County) between Trancas Avenue in Napa and Oakville Cross Bridge near Yountville. Minimum Flow: 15 cfs at the gauging station at the Oak Knoll Bridge on the main stem Napa River.

(c) South Central Coast Streams - Special Low Flow Closures: During December 1 through March 7 the following streams (subsections (1) through (5)) will be closed to fishing when the department determines that stream flows are inadequate to provide fish passage for migrating steelhead trout and salmon. Closed streams will be reopened when the department deter-mines flows are adequate for fish passage.

(1) Pescadero Creek and all anadromous reaches of San Mateo Co. coastal streams normally open for fishing, from Elliot Ck. through Milagro Ck., shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the Pescadero Ck. flows are impeding fish passage. (U. S. G. S. gauging station is on Pescadero Ck.)

(2) Aptos and Soquel Creeks (Santa Cruz Co.) shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the Soquel Ck. flows are impeding fish passage. (U.S.G.S. gauging station on Soquel Ck.).

(3) The Pajaro River and Uvas, Llagas, and Corralitos Creeks, (Santa Cruz, Monterey, & Santa Clara Co.) shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the Pajaro River flows are impeding fish passage. (U.S.G.S. gauging station on the lower Pajaro River).

(4) The main stem of the Salinas River (Monterey Co.), below its confluence with the Arroyo Seco River shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the flows are impeding fish passage (U.S.G.S. Spreckels gauging station on the Salinas R.).

(5) The Arroyo Seco River (Monterey Co.) shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the flows are impeding fish passage. (Flows to be evaluated at U. S. G. S. Spreckels gauging station on the Salinas R. and the U. S. G. S. gauging station near Greenfield on the Arroyo Seco R.).

(6) The San Lorenzo River and all its tributaries, as well as all anadromous reaches of coastal streams normally open for fishing in Santa Cruz Co. from the San Lorenzo R. on North through Waddell Ck., shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the flow at the U.S.G.S. gauging station (#11160500) in the San Lorenzo R. at Big Trees is less than 40 cfs.

(7) The Carmel River main stem, and the adjacent waters of San Jose, Gibson, Malpaso, Soberanes creeks that are West of Highway 1 (Monterey Co.), shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the flow at the U. S. G. S. gauging station near Carmel is less than 80 cfs.

(8) The Big Sur River main stem west of the Highway 1 bridge, all of Limekiln Ck and its tributaries, and the anadromous portions of all other Big Sur Coast streams west of Highway 1 in Monterey Co., from Granite Ck. south to Salmon Ck., shall be closed to all fishing when the department determines that the flow at the U. S. G. S. gauging station on the Big Sur River is less than 40 cfs.

(9) The stream flow gauges referred to above in subsections (6) through (8) will be checked on Tuesday and Friday of each week. The decision as to whether these rivers will be open or closed to fishing will take place only on Tuesday and Friday of each week. In the event that river flow differs later in the week, the fishing status for each specific river will not change until the day following the next scheduled reading.

(10) It shall be the responsibility of the angler to use the web-page designated in the sport fishing regulations booklet to obtain information on the status of any of the rivers or creeks listed above in subsections (1) through (8).

Check the Department's regulations page for Low-Flow Restrictions and Information.

Youth Fishing Derby, Susan River (Lassen County) (T14 CCR §8.10)

The Susan River, from the second railroad tunnel (the westernmost) on the Biz Johnson Trail downstream to the River-side bridge in the City of Susanville, is open to fishing on the Sat. preceding the trout season opener on the Sat. preceding Memorial Day, only to persons under 16 years of age who are registered for the fishing Derby sponsored by the Lassen County Sportsmen’s Club. See subsection 7.50(b)(150), for fishing regulations for the Susan River.

Catch and Release Zero Limit Waters

In waters where the bag limit for trout is zero, fish must be released unharmed, and should not be removed from the water.

Angling Regulations in National Parks

Angling regulations in national parks may be more restrictive than State regulations. Anglers should check with the National Park Service to determine if seasons or bag limits differ from State regulations.

Coho Alert

Coho (Silver) Salmon may not be taken in any waters of the state. Incidentally hooked Coho (Silver) Salmon must be immediately released unharmed to the waters where they are hooked.

Steelhead Anglers

All wild steelhead must be released unharmed. Wild steelhead are identified by having an intact adipose fin.

Hatchery steelhead may be kept in selected waters. Hatchery steelhead are identified by a missing adipose fin and a healed scar in the location of the missing fin.

Public Health Advisory on Fish Consumption Special Black Bass Regulations

Fish are Nutritious and Good for You to Eat

Fish are an excellent source of protein and beneficial fats, and are recommended as part of a healthy, balanced diet. It is important, however, to choose the fish you eat wisely. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) provides consumption guidelines linked below. For more information, visit the EPA and FDA's advice page on eating fish and shellfish or call (916) 327-7319 or (510) 622-3170.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a joint Federal Advisory for Mercury in Fish for fish you buy at stores at stores and restaurants. You can view the federal advisory on eating fish and shellfish on the EPA website.

Fish Preparation and Consumption

Eat only the fillet portions of fish and the meat of crabs. Do not eat the guts or internal organs because chemicals usually concentrate in these parts. Also, avoid frequent consumption of any reproductive parts such as eggs or roe. If you make stews or chowders, use fillet parts.

Many chemicals are stored in the fat. When advisories are based on PCBs or pesticides (DDTs or dieldrin), skin the fish, when possible, do not eat the skin, and trim any visible fat to reduce the levels of these chemicals. Removing fat will not reduce mercury levels

Safe Eating Guidelines

OEHHA gives special guidelines for women ages 18-49 and children 1-17 years because children and fetuses are more sensitive to chemicals. Women over 49 years and men have less risk and can safely eat more fish.

Advisory Website Links

Fish advisories are searchable by waterbody, county and species. You can also explore the California Fish Advisory Map and watch a video guide on how to follow consumption advisories provided by OEHHA. The tables on the following pages provide links to waterbodies with specific consumption guidelines organized by county.

If you do not see the water body where you fish in the following tables, follow OEHHA’s Statewide Advice for Eating Fish with-out Site-specific Advice by visiting the websites linked below.

Statewide Advisory for California Lakes and Reservoirs without Site-Specific Advice

Statewide Advisory for California Rivers, Streams, and Creeks without Site-Specific Advice

Advisory for Fish That Migrate (California Rivers, Estuaries, and Coastal Waters)

Marine Waters Advisory

OEHHA’s guidelines for marine waters can be found in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations.

Safe Eating Guidelines for Specific Water Bodies

Alameda County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Chabot

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-chabot

Lake Del Valle

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/del-valle-reservoir

Lake Temescal

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-temescal

Shadow Cliffs Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/shadow-cliffs-lake

Amador County

Water Body

Website Link

Camanche Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/camanche-reservoir

Butte County

Water Body

Website Link

Feather River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/feather-river-lower

Feather River, Upper

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/feather-river-upper

Lake Oroville

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-oroville

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Thermalito Forebay and Afterbay

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/thermalito-forebay-and-afterbay

Calaveras County

Water Body

Website Link

Camanche Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/camanche-reservoir

New Hogan Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/new-hogan-lake

New Melones Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/new-melones-reservoir

Colusa County

Water Body

Website Link

Bear Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/bear-creek

Cache Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/cache-creek

East Park Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/east-park-reservoir

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Contra Costa County

Water Body

Website Link

Delta, Central and South

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/delta-central-and-south-0

Lafayette Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lafayette-reservoir

San Pablo Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-pablo-reservoir

El Dorado County

Water Body

Website Link

Fallen Leaf Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/fallen-leaf-lake

Folsom Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/folsom-lake

Jenkinson Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/jenkinson-lake

Fresno County

Water Body

Website Link

Millerton Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/millerton-lake

Folsom Lake San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the Port of Stockton

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-joaquin-river-friant-dam-port-stockton

Glenn County

Water Body

Website Link

Black Butte Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/black-butte-lake

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Stony Gorge Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/stony-gorge-reservoir

Imperial County

Water Body

Website Link

Alamo River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/alamo-river

All-American Canal

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/all-american-canal

Ferguson Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/ferguson-lake

New River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/new-river

Salton Sea

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/salton-sea

Senator Wash Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/senator-wash-reservoir

Squaw Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/squaw-lake

Sunbeam Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sunbeam-lake

Taylor Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/taylor-lake

Wiest Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/wiest-lake

Inyo County

Water Body

Website Link

Bishop Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bishop-creek

South Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/south-lake

Kern County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Isabella

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-isabella

Lake Webb

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-webb

Lake County

Water Body

Website Link

Cache Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/cache-creek

Clear Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/clear-lake

Indian Valley Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/indian-valley-reservoir

Lake Pillsbury

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-pillsbury

Los Angles County

Water Body

Website Link

Alondra Park Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/alondra-park-lake

Castaic Lagoon

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/castaic-lagoon

Castaic Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/castaic-lake

Gwen Moore Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/gwen-moore-lake

Lake Palmdale

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-palmdale

Legg Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/legg-lake

Little Rock Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/little-rock-reservoir

Magic Johnson Lakes

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/magic-johnson-lakes

Puddingstone Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/puddingstone-reservoir

Pyramid Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/pyramid-lake

Santa Fe Dam Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/santa-fe-dam-lake

Madera County

Water Body

Website Link

Hensley Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/hensley-lake

Millerton Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/millerton-lake

San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the Port of Stockton

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-joaquin-river-friant-dam-port-stockton

Marin County

Water Body

Website Link

Bon Tempe Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/bon-tempe-reservoir

Nicasio Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/nicasio-reservoir

Soulajule Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/soulajule-reservoir

Mariposa County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake McClure

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-mcclure

Lake McSwain

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-mcswain

Mendocino County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Mendocino

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-mendocino

Russian River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/russian-river

Merced County

Water Body

Website Link

Los Banos Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/los-banos-reservoir

O'Neill Forebay

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/oneill-forebay

San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the Port of Stockton

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-joaquin-river-friant-dam-port-stockton

San Luis Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-luis-reservoir

Mono County

Water Body

Website Link

Bridgeport Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bridgeport-reservoir

Crowley Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/crowley-lake

Topaz Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/topaz-lake

Monterey County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake San Antonio

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-san-antonio

Napa County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Berryessa

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-berryessa

Nevada County

Water Body

Website Link

Bear River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bear-river

Camp Far West Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/camp-far-west-reservoir

Deer Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/deer-creek

Nevada County

Water Body

Website Link

Donner Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/donner-lake

Englebright Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/englebright-lake

Lake Combie

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-combie

Lake Spaulding

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-spaulding

Rollins Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/rollins-reservoir

South Yuba River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/south-yuba-river

Yuba River, North Yuba River, and Middle Yuba River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/yuba-river-north-yuba-river-and-middle-yuba-river

Placer County

Water Body

Website Link

Bear River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bear-river

Camp Far West Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/camp-far-west-reservoir

Folsom Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/folsom-lake

French Meadows Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/french-meadows-reservoir

Hell Hole Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/hell-hole-reservoir

Lake Combie

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-combie

Rollins Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/rollins-reservoir

South Yuba River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/south-yuba-river

Plumas County

Water Body

Website Link

Antelope Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/antelope-lake

Feather River, Upper

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/feather-river-upper

Lake Almanor

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-almanor

Riverside County

Water Body

Website Link

Diamond Valley Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/diamond-valley-lake

Lake Evans

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-evans

Lake Perris

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-perris

Salton Sea

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/salton-sea

Sacramento County

Water Body

Website Link

American River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/american-river-lower

Cosumnes River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/cosumnes-river-lower

Delta, Central and South

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/delta-central-and-south-0

Folsom Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/folsom-lake

Lake Natoma

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-natoma

Mokelumne River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/mokelumne-river-lower

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

San Bernardino County

Water Body

Website Link

Big Bear Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/big-bear-lake

Gene Wash Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/gene-wash-reservoir

San Bernardino County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Gregory

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-gregory

Lake Havasu

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-havasu

Prado Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/prado-lake

Silverwood Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/silverwood-lake

San Diego County

Water Body

Website Link

El Capitan Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/el-capitan-reservoir

Lake Cuyamaca

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-cuyamaca

Lake Henshaw

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-henshaw

Lake Morena

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-morena

San Francisco County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Merced

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-merced

San Joaquin County

Water Body

Website Link

Camanche Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/camanche-reservoir

Delta, Central and South

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/delta-central-and-south-0

Mokelumne River at Lodi Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/mokelumne-river-lodi-lake

Mokelumne River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/mokelumne-river-lower

Port of Stockton (and Smith Canal)

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/port-stockton

San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the Port of Stockton

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-joaquin-river-friant-dam-port-stockton

San Luis Obisbo County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Nacimiento

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-nacimiento

Lake San Antonio

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-san-antonio

Lopez Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lopez-lake

Oso Flaco Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/oso-flaco-lake

Santa Clara County

Water Body

Website Link

Alamitos Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/alamitos-creek

Almaden Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/almaden-lake

Almaden Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/almaden-reservoir

Anderson Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/anderson-reservoir

Calero Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/calero-creek

Calero Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/calero-reservoir

Coyote Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/coyote-lake

Guadalupe Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/guadalupe-creek

Guadalupe Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/guadalupe-reservoir

Guadalupe River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/guadalupe-river

Lexington Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lexington-reservoir

Stevens Creek Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/stevens-creek-reservoir

Santa Clara County

Water Body

Website Link

Vasona Lake and Camden Ponds

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/vasona-lake-and-camden-ponds

Santa Cruz County

Water Body

Website Link

Pinto Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/pinto-lake

Shasta County

Water Body

Website Link

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Shasta Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/shasta-lake

Whiskeytown Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/whiskeytown-lake

Sierra County

Water Body

Website Link

Gold Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/gold-lake

Yuba River, North Yuba River, and Middle Yuba River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/yuba-river-north-yuba-river-and-middle-yuba-river

Solano County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Chabot

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-chabot-solano-county

Lake Herman

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/lake-herman

Lower Putah Creek and Lake Solano

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lower-putah-creek-and-lake-solano

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Sonoma County

Water Body

Website Link

Laguna de Santa Rosa

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/laguna-de-santa-rosa

Lake Sonoma

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-sonoma

Russian River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/russian-river

Stanislaus County

Water Body

Website Link

Modesto Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/modesto-reservoir

San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the Port of Stockton

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/san-joaquin-river-friant-dam-port-stockton

Sutter County

Water Body

Website Link

Bear River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bear-river

Feather River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/feather-river-lower

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Tehama County

Water Body

Website Link

Black Butte Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/black-butte-lake

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Trinity County

Water Body

Website Link

Carrville Pond

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/carrville-pond

Lewiston Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lewiston-lake

Trinity Lake and the East Fork Trinity River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/trinity-lake-and-east-fork-trinity-river

Trinity River upstream of Trinity Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/trinity-river-upstream-trinity-lake

Tulare County

Water Body

Website Link

Success Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisorie...

Tuolumne County

Water Body

Website Link

Don Pedro Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/don-pedro-lake

New Melones Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/new-melones-reservoir

Ventura County

Water Body

Website Link

Lake Casitas

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-casitas

Lake Piru

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lake-piru

Yolo County

Water Body

Website Link

Cache Creek

https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/advisories/cache-creek

Lower Putah Creek and Lake Solano

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/lower-putah-creek-and-lake-solano

Sacramento River and Northern Delta

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/sacramento-river-and-northern-delta

Yuba County

Water Body

Website Link

Bear River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/bear-river

Camp Far West Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/camp-far-west-reservoir

Collins Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/collins-lake

Englebright Lake

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/englebright-lake

Feather River, Lower

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/feather-river-lower

New Bullards Bar Reservoir

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/new-bullards-bar-reservoir

Yuba River, North Yuba River, and Middle Yuba River

https://oehha.ca.gov/advisories/yuba-river-north-yuba-river-and-middle-yuba-river

California Sport Fishing Districts

California Sport Fishing Districts