2026 regulation year
Clear Lake 2026 — California Fishing Regulations
California statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Clear Lake carries a special-regulation overlay on top of California's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Clear Lake
Statewide 12 in / 5 fish rule; tournament release strongly encouraged
Tournament circuit
Clear Lake is a recurring stop on the pro / semi-pro bass and walleye circuits. Schedules shift year to year — typical-window guidance below, with the official circuit schedule linked for current 2026 confirmation.
BASSBassmaster Elite Series
Largemouth bass · March
California's premier big-bass lake; 20+ lb sacks are routine in pre-spawn Elite events.
MLFMLF Toyota Series — Western Division
Largemouth bass · Spring
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.