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Special water
American River, North Fork, Middle Fork, South Fork and their tributaries above Folsom Lake (Placer, El Dorado, Amador, and Alpine cos.),
Stream / river · Placer, El Dorado, Amador, and Alpine cos.
Sport Fishing District: Sierra
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
Saturday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30. October 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day. Only artificial lures with barbless hook may be used.
What you can keep
5 trout / 0 trout.
Other species in Sierra
District defaults for bass, catfish, and other species that are not covered by this special-water listing.
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