2026 regulation year
Hot Creek (Mono County) 2026 — California Fishing Regulations
California statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Hot Creek (Mono County) carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of California's 2026 fishing rules — covering Trout (rainbow, brown, brook). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Wild-trout water: artificial lures, barbless, catch-and-release only
Source: California special-water list
Per-species rules on Hot Creek (Mono County)
Trout (rainbow, brown, brook) regulations →
Wild-trout water: artificial lures only, single barbless, catch-and-release year-round
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.