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Special water
Calaveras River downstream from New Hogan Dam and the diverting canal (Mormon Slough) from Bellota Weir downstream to Interstate Highway 5 (Calaveras and San Joaquin cos.)
Stream / river · Calaveras and San Joaquin cos.
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 March 31. Artificial lures with barbless hooks only.
What 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 Valley
District defaults for bass, catfish, and other species that are not covered by this special-water listing.
View Valley species