Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 7.40
(a) General Provisions:
(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)
Body of Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit
(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 Section 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 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 Section 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.
(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.
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 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Only barbless hooks may be used.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 15 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 31 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 31 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for Chinook Salmon
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.
(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.
Jun. 16 through Sep. 30.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
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.
(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.
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.
(A) From mouth to Coleman Fish Hatchery weir.
Closed to all fishing all year.
(B) From 250 feet upstream from the Coleman National 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.
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.
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 1/2 mile upstream from Ponderosa Way.
Closed to all fishing all year.
(15) Big Lagoon (Humboldt Co.). For purposes of this subsection, 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.
(16) Big River (Mendocino Co.). Also see Section 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 Section 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.
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.
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 Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
5 Brown Trout, 0 Rainbow Trout.
(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.
Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., 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.
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.
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.
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 Section 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.
(34) Coyote Creek (Santa Clara Co.).
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.
(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.
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.).
Section 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions also apply.
All waters of the Eel River Drainage except those listed below are closed to all fishing.
1. From mouth to Fulmor Road, at its paved junction with the south bank of the Eel River. Also see Section 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 Chinook Salmon. 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 Section 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 Chinook Salmon. 2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
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 Chinook Salmon. 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.
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 Section 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 Sep. 30. Only barbless hooks may be used from Oct. 1 through Mar. 31.
Catch and release of Chinook Salmon. 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.
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 Chinook Salmon. 2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jan. 1 through May 31 and Jul. 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 Jul. 15 and Oct. through Dec. 31.
Closed to all fishing.
(41) Elk Creek (Mendocino Co.). Also see Section 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 Oct. 1 through Mar. 31.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
(A) From Fish Barrier Dam to Table Mountain bicycle bridge in Oroville.
Closed to all fishing all year.
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.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 31 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Sept. 15 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 31 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Dec. 17 to Dec. 31.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for Chinook Salmon.
Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.
Dec. 17 to 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.
(45) Garcia River (Mendocino Co.). Also see Section 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 Section 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions.
Main stem below the log bridge about 1 1/2 miles east of Highway 1.
Fourth Saturday 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 Section 8.00(b) Low-Flow Restrictions. 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.
(50) Klamath River Basin Regulations.
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.
(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 7.40(b)(50)(E) with “Fall-run Quota” in the Open Season and Special Restrictions column.
1. Quota for Entire Basin.
The 2026 Klamath River Basin quota is 3,248 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 by calling 1-800-564-6479.)
(E) Klamath River Basin Open Seasons and Bag Limits.
All anadromous waters of the Klamath River Basin are closed to all fishing all year except those areas listed in the following table. Bag limits are for trout and Chinook Salmon in combination unless otherwise specified.
Body of Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag Limit
1. Bogus Creek and tributaries.
All anadromous portions of Bogus Creek. Closed to all fishing all year.
Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 and fourth Sat. in May through Aug. 31.
Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.
Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
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.
Jan. 1 to Aug. 14.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 0 Chinook Salmon Aug. 15 to Dec. 31, 2026. This is the cumulative quota for subsections 2.c. and 2.d
Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Aug. 14.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 552 Chinook Salmon Aug. 15 through Dec. 31, 2026. This is the cumulative quota for subsections 2.c. and 2.d.
Once the adult salmon quota for this area has been met, salmon fishing may continue but only salmon less than or equal to 23 inches total length may be kept.
2 Chinook Salmon -- no more than 1 fish over 23 inches total length until subquota is met, then 0 fish over 23 inches total length.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 1 through Aug. 14.
1 Chinook Salmon.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 1,624 Chinook Salmon Aug. 15 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Once the adult salmon quota for this area has been met, salmon fishing may continue but only salmon less than or equal to 23 inches total length may be kept.
2 Chinook Salmon -- no more than 1 fish over 23 inches total length until subquota is met, then 0 fish over 23 inches total length.
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 downstream of the Hwy 101 bridge.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
All legally caught Chinook Salmon must be retained. Once the adult component of the total daily bag limit has been retained, anglers must cease fishing in the spit area.
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 **.
Apr. 1 through Sep. 15. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.
1 Chinook Salmon.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 536 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Once the adult salmon quota for this area has been met, salmon fishing may continue but only salmon less than or equal to 23 inches total length may be kept.
2 Chinook Salmon -- no more than 1 fish over 23 inches total length until subquota is met, then 0 fish over 23 inches total length.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.
1 Chinook Salmon.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Sep. 1 through Dec. 31.
Closed to all fishing.
Sep. 15 through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Jun. 30.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 1 through Aug. 31.
1 Chinook Salmon.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 536 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. This is the cumulative quota for subsections 6.e. and 6.f. of this table.
Once the adult salmon quota for this area has been met, salmon fishing may continue but only salmon less than or equal to 23 inches total length may be kept.
2 Chinook Salmon -- no more than 1 fish over 23 inches total length until subquota is met, then 0 fish over 23 inches total length.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jan. 1 through Aug. 31.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Fall-run Quota: 536 Chinook Salmon Sep. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. This is the cumulative quota for subsections 6.e. and 6.f. of this table.
Once the adult salmon quota for this area has been met, salmon fishing may continue but only salmon less than or equal to 23 inches total length may be kept.
2 Chinook Salmon -- no more than 1 fish over 23 inches total length until subquota is met, then 0 fish over 23 inches total length.
10 Brown Trout.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Nov. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Nov. 1 through Mar. 31. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
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 **.
Jan. 1 through Mar. 31.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Body of Water
Open Season and Special Restrictions
Daily Bag and Possession Limit
(52) Laguna de Santa Rosa (Sonoma Co. tributary to Russian River) upstream from Guerneville Road bridge.
Last Sat. 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.
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.
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 Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
5 Brown Trout. 0 Rainbow Trout.
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) Mad River main stem, from 200 yards above its mouth upstream to the confluence with Cowan Creek, excluding tributaries. Also see Section 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 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.
(A) Mattole River main stem from the mouth to 200 yards upstream.
Closed to all fishing all year.
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.
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 fishing all year.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 16 through Sept. 15 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 31 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 15 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
(C) Between the Woodbridge Irrigation District Dam and the Lower Sacramento Road bridge.
Closed to all fishing all year.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Jul. 16 through Oct. 31 for Chinook Salmon.
1 Chinook Salmon.
Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
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.
(A) Main stem above the Oakville Cross Road Bridge near Yountville and all Napa River tributaries.
Closed to all fishing all year.
(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 Section 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.
(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/Mendicino 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.
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.
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.
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 Section 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.
(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 632(b)(37).
Closed to all fishing all year.
(A) Sacramento River from Keswick Dam to 650 feet below Keswick Dam.
Closed to all fishing all year.
1. Sacramento River from 650 feet below Keswick Dam to the Highway 44 bridge.
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.
Closed to all fishing from Apr. 1 through Jul. 31.
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.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
Only barbless hooks may be used.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 31.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Aug. 1 through Oct 31 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Aug. 1 through Oct. 31 for Chinook Salmon.
Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.
Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 for Chinook Salmon.
Closed to the take and possession of Chinook Salmon.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for Chinook Salmon.
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.
Jan. 1 through Jul. 15.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead **.
4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead ** in possession.
Jul. 16 through Dec. 16 for Chinook Salmon.
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.
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.
(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 ateelhead **. 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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (Siskyou 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.
Section 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions also apply.
(A) Main stem from the mouth to confluence of Middle and South forks. Also see Section 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 Salmon * over 22 inches per year.
1. From mouth to Patrick Creek. Also see Section 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 Salmon * over 22 inches per year.
2. Above the mouth of Patrick Creek. Also see Section 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.
1. From the mouth upstream approximately 1,000 feet to the County Road (George Tryon) bridge and Craigs Creek to Jones Creek. Also see Section 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 Salmon * over 22 inches per year.
2. From the George Tryon bridge upstream to the mouth of Craigs Creek. Also see Section 8.00(a) Low-Flow Restrictions.
Closed to fishing all year.
3. Above the mouth of Jones Creek. Also see Section 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.
1. From the mouth to Stony Creek. Also see Section 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 salmon * over 22 inches per year.
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.
(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 year.
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.
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.
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 steelhead ** 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 Section 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.
(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).
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.
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 Section 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.
(A) From Highway 152 bridge to Uvas Dam.
Closed to all fishing all year.
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 Section 8.00(a) 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.
(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.
(B) Walker Creek main stem above Highway 1 and all Walker Creek tributaries.
Closed to fishing all year.
(A) Upstream of the confluence with Grayson 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.
(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 all year to all fishing.
(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.
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.
* 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).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265, 270, 315, 316.5, 399 and 2084, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265, 270, 316.5 and 2084, Fish and Game Code.
1. New section filed 3-1-2021; operative 3-1-2021 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2021, No. 10). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(43), (b)(43)(D)-(E), (b)(66)(B), (b)(80) and (b)(80)(E) filed 7-13-2021; operative 7-16-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2021, No. 29).
3. Amendment of subsection (b)(50) and subsections within it filed 8-2-2021; operative 8-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2021, No. 32).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(50)(C)2.a., (b)(50)(E)2.a.-b., (b)(50)(E)6.b.-c., (b)(50)(E)6.e.-f. and (b)(50)(E)6.i. and repealer of subsection (b)(51)-(b)(51)(D) filed 11-22-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 48).
5. Amendment of subsections (b)(40)(A)1.-2. filed 1-14-2022 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2022 (Register 2022, No. 2). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Amendment of subsections (b)(43)(E) and (b)(80)(b)1, filed 7-13-2022; operative 7-16-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2022, No. 28).
7. Amendment of subsections (b)(40)(A)1.-2. refiled 7-22-2022 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
8. Amendment of subsections within subsection (b)(50) filed 7-28-2022; operative 8-14-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2022, No. 30).
9. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-22-2022 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-20-2022 and filed 12-6-2022; amendments effective 12-6-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) and Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2022, No. 49).
10. New subsection (a)(6) and amendment of subsections within subsections (b)(40), (b)(50) and (b)(105) filed 6-19-2023 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2023 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
11. Amendment of subsections (b)(4)(B)-(D), (b)(43)(D)-(E), (b)(66)(A)-(B) and (D), and (b)(80)(C)-(E), filed 7-14-2023; operative 7-16-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2023, No. 28).
12. Amendment of subsections within subsection (b)(50) filed 8-15-2023; operative 8-15-2023 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2023, No. 33).
13. Amendment of subsection (b)(27) and new subsection (b)(79)(D) filed 12-28-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2023, No. 52).
14. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 6-19-2023 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2024, No. 10).
15. Adoption and amendment of subsections within subsection (b)(50) filed 4-11-2024; operative 4-11-2024 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2024, No. 15).
16. Amendment of subsections (b)(50)(C)2.a. and (b)(50)(E) filed 6-10-2024 as an emergency; operative 6-10-2024 (Register 2024, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2024 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
17. Amendment of subsections (b)(50)(D)1., (b)(50)(E)2.c.-e., (b)(50)(E)6.b.-c., (b)(50)(E)6.e.-f., and (b)(50)(E)6.i. filed 8-14-2024; operative 8-14-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2024, No. 33).
18. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 6-10-2024 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2024, No. 50).
19. Amendment of subsections within subsection (b)(50) filed 6-30-2025; operative 7-1-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2025, No. 27).
20. Amendment of subsections (b)(4)(B)-(D), (b)(43)(D)-(E), (b)(66)(A)-(B) and (D) and (b)(80)(B)1.-(E) and adoption of subsection (b)(43)(F) filed 7-16-2025; operative 7-16-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2025, No. 29).
21. Amendment of subsections (b)(50)(A)1., (b)(50)(C)2.a.-b., (b)(50)(D)1., (b)(50)(D)2.b. and (b)(50)(E) filed 6-25-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2026, No. 26).