Inland Sport Fishing - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Freshwater Regulations Map (opens in new tab) Anadromous In-Season Updates - The special fishing regulations for hatchery trout, hatchery steelhead and salmon in Section 7.40, Title 14, …
Fishing in California - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their …
Fishing and Hunting Regulations - California Department of Fish …
Sep 26, 2025 · Freshwater Regulations Map (opens in new tab) Anadromous In-Season Updates - The special fishing regulations for hatchery trout, hatchery steelhead and salmon in Section …
CDFW News | Trout Season 2025 - California Department of Fish …
Apr 22, 2025 · Be it Burney, Bridgeport or Bishop, anglers headed to one of California’s famed trout fishing destinations for the traditional season opener Saturday, April 26 will encounter …
CDFW News | Perfect Conditions for the Annual Trout Season …
Apr 18, 2024 · CDFW is kicking off the annual trout season opener with freshly stocked lakes, and with the mild weather it’s a great time to take advantage of an annual California tradition. The …
CDFW News | California Primed for Spectacular Trout Season …
Apr 22, 2025 · Be it Burney, Bridgeport or Bishop, anglers headed to one of California’s famed trout fishing destinations for the traditional season opener Saturday, April 26 will encounter …
Inland Sportfish Regulations Simplification FAQ
Jan 1, 2026 · The regulations have been simplified in three main ways. The special fishing regulations for inland trout (non-anadromous waters) are separated from regulations for …
Fishing for Brook Trout (non-native) - California Department of …
Brook trout can be caught in many stream and lake environments across a large portion of California, particularly in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In smaller high-elevation streams, …
Fishing for Coastal Rainbow Trout / Steelhead
Rainbow trout are, by far, the most popular cold-water species amongst anglers in California (and perhaps the world) due to: widespread distribution willingness to take all forms of tackle and …
CDFW News | California Trout Opener a Cherished Tradition for …
Apr 28, 2022 · The traditional trout season opener the last Saturday in April remains one of California’s most celebrated and anticipated outdoor traditions, drawing thousands of anglers …