2026 regulation year
Upper Sacramento River 2026 — California Fishing Regulations
California statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Upper Sacramento River carries a special-regulation overlay 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.
Per-species rules on Upper Sacramento River
Trout (rainbow, brown, brook) regulations →
Special slot, barbless single hook in catch-and-release sections
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.