Special water
Alder Creek (Mendocino Co.)
Stream / river · Mendocino Co.
Sport Fishing District: North Central
These rules are for trout, steelhead, and salmon on this water — they override the district defaults. For bass and other species, use the district list below. Always double-check current CDFW notices before you go.
When you can fish & gear rules
Main stem below Tramway Gulch. the fourth Saturday in May through March 31. Artificial lures with barbless hooks only. from the fourth Saturday in May through October 31. Barbless hooks only. from November 1 through March 31.
Low water can close this river
From Sept 1 through April 30, fishing on listed reaches can be closed when the river is too low. CDFW updates open/closed status several times a week — check before you leave.
Check today’s low-flow statusWhat you can keep
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead (clipped adipose fin)*. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead (clipped adipose fin)* in possession.
Other species in North Central
District defaults for bass, catfish, and other species that are not covered by this special-water listing.
View North Central species