Special water
Bear River and tributaries (Placer Co.) from Highway 65 to the South Sutter Irrigation District Diversion Dam
Stream / river · Placer Co.
Sport Fishing District: Valley
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
The fourth Saturday in May through October 15.
What you can keep
2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead (clipped adipose fin)*. 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead (clipped adipose fin)* in possession. 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).
Other species in Valley
District defaults for bass, catfish, and other species that are not covered by this special-water listing.
View Valley species