Freshwater
Browse by district
- North CoastDel Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity counties16 species
- North CentralMarin through Mendocino counties14 species
- South CentralMonterey Bay through Santa Cruz coast14 species
- SouthernLos Angeles through San Diego counties14 species
- SierraHigh Sierra and eastern mountain counties14 species
- ValleyCentral Valley and foothill waters14 species
- Colorado RiverImperial County and lower Colorado River14 species
Start by searching your lake or stream. Special waters override district defaults. If your water isn't listed, use the district species pages above.
How freshwater regs work
- Search your lake or stream by name (best first step).
- If it's not specially listed, pick your Sport Fishing District and use the species rules there.
- Confirm bait, gear, and in-season changes in the 2026 Freshwater Guide.
- Check recent catch reports on CDFW Fish data (CIRAS Ready to Fish).