South Fork American River
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Fishing regulations at South Fork American River, CA
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Regulations for top species
Rainbow trout
Bag limit3
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
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Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.
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