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Fishing regulations at Hat Creek, CA
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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 May 3rd, 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
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FAQ about Hat Creek fishing
- Rainbow trout - 111 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brook trout - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brown trout - 27 members reported to have caught this fish
- @allanliu reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @allanliu reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @tcarpenter86 reported a nice Brook trout.
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