🐟 What fish can you catch in Hat Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Hat Creek , CA : Rainbow trout - 470 reported catches Largemouth bass - 273 reported catches Brown trout - 79 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 77 reported catches Brook trout - 34 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hat Creek fishing reports?

The latest Hat Creek , CA fishing reports are: @ra3409 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hat Creek . @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Brown trout at Hat Creek . @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Brown trout at Hat Creek . @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hat Creek . @gracingonzalez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pit River . .

Fishing in Hat Creek, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hat Creek, California?

Anglers in Hat Creek , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Hat Creek , Pit River , Lake Britton , Baum Lake , Burney Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hat Creek?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Hat Creek

Latest Hat Creek fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Hat Creek

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Brown trout

Hat Creek

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Brown trout

Hat Creek

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Rainbow trout

Hat Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pit River

21 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Pit River

22 in · 6 lb

Rainbow trout

Lake Britton

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Rainbow trout

length · weight

Brown trout

McCumber Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Burney Creek

9 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Hat Creek

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

Regulations for

40°48′36.4″N 121°28′51.2″W

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FAQ about Hat Creek fishing

Anglers in Hat Creek, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Hat Creek, Pit River, Lake Britton, Baum Lake, and Burney Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hat Creek, CA:

Rainbow trout - 470 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 273 reported catches
Brown trout - 79 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 77 reported catches
Brook trout - 34 reported catches

The latest Hat Creek, CA fishing reports are:

@ra3409 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hat Creek.
@tcarpenter86 reported a nice Brown trout at Hat Creek.
@tcarpenter86 reported a nice Brown trout at Hat Creek.
@tcarpenter86 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hat Creek.
@gracingonzalez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pit River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hat Creek, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: