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Coastal cutthroat trout

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Steelhead

10 in · 1 lb

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Lingcod

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Vermilion rockfish

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General info

Little River is a stream located in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lingcod, Vermilion rockfish, and Coastal cutthroat trout.

Location

39°16′32.3″N 123°44′46.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Little 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 Lingcod as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Lingcod

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

22"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

20

Season Exceptions: 

  • April 1 - April 30: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
  • May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
  • Oct 1 - Oct 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
  • Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
  • Dec 1 - Dec 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)

This species is included in the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.

Minimum 14-inch fillet length with a 1-inch square of skin on each fillet.

For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.

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39°16′32.3″N 123°44′46.9″W
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FAQ about Little River fishing

the Little River is a stream located in Mendocino County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°16′32.3″N 123°44′46.9″W
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