Special water
Brush Creek (Mendocino Co.). Main stem below the Lawson bridge
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
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