2026 regulation year
California Delta 2026 — California Fishing Regulations
California statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
California Delta carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of California's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass, Striped bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on California Delta
Statewide rule; striper + bass combined trip enforcement
Statewide 18 in / 2 fish; striper-derby reporting popular
Official source
California Department of Fish and Wildlife publishes the authoritative 2026 California fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.