🐟 What fish can you catch in McArthur?

Most commonly caught species around McArthur , CA : Rainbow trout - 400 reported catches Largemouth bass - 270 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 74 reported catches Brown trout - 55 reported catches Brook trout - 30 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McArthur fishing reports?

The latest McArthur , CA fishing reports are: @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 . @gracingonzalez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pit River . .

Fishing in McArthur, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McArthur, California?

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

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in McArthur

Latest McArthur fishing reports

Brown trout

Hat Creek

length · weight

Brown trout

Hat Creek

length · weight

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

length · weight

Brown trout

Iron Canyon Reservoir

17 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Burney Creek

9 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Burney Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Burney Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in McArthur

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 20th, 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

41°02′29″N 121°24′24.5″W

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FAQ about McArthur fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around McArthur, CA:

Rainbow trout - 400 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 270 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 74 reported catches
Brown trout - 55 reported catches
Brook trout - 30 reported catches

The latest McArthur, CA fishing reports are:

@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.
@gracingonzalez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pit River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for McArthur, 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: