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Fishing regulations at Mattole River, CA
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 Steelhead as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.
Sea Trout
Regulations for
FAQ about Mattole River fishing
- Steelhead - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @coltlyman reported a nice Great white shark.
- @chrisanderson707 reported a nice Steelhead.
- @chrisanderson707 reported a nice Steelhead.
- @skhoshabian reported a nice Steelhead.
- @nicobc reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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