Eagle Lake rainbow trout in California
California rules, records and waters for Eagle lake rainbow trout.
- 5 a daydaily bag
California Eagle lake rainbow trout at a glance
CDFW covers Eagle lake rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aquilarum) among its trout species, found on fresh water. CDFW sets a Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds bag of 5 a day and a size rule of none.
In 2026, CDFW lists 48 waters for it.
How CDFW describes Eagle lake rainbow trout
“Similar in appearance to coastal rainbow trout.”
“Lateral line has a pink band, fins with white edges, and irregularly-shaped spots are profuse.”
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
How many Eagle lake rainbow trout you may keep
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Statewide: inland streams, rivers and canals | 5 a day | none | Last Saturday in April through November 15 |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
Eagle lake rainbow trout in the 2026 stocking plan
| Water | County | Size | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lake | Modoc | Catchable | May-June |
| Antelope Reservoir | Plumas | Sub-catchable | April-November |
| Ash Creek Lower | Modoc | Catchable | May-June |
| Bass Lake | Siskiyou | Catchable | March & October |
| Black Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | May-June |
| Briles Reservoir | Modoc | Catchable | May-June |
| Buckhorn Reservoir | Lassen | Catchable | May-June |
| Bullards Bar Reservoir | Yuba | Sub-catchable | January & December |
| Caribou Lake | Lassen | Catchable | May-July |
| Convict Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-November |
| Crater Lake | Lassen | Catchable | May-July |
| Cypress Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | May-June |
| Dodge Reservoir | Lassen | Catchable | May-June |
| Duncan Reservoir | Modoc | Catchable | May-June |
| Eagle Lake | Lassen | Catchable | April-May & October-November |
| Eleanor Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | May-June |
| Emerald Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | May-June |
| Evelyn Lake 1 | Lassen | Fingerling | May-June |
| Fee Reservoir | Modoc | Catchable | May-June |
| Frenchman Reservoir | Plumas | Fingerling, Sub-catchable | April-November, April-September |
| Gem Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | July-September |
| Goodrich Creek Lower | Lassen | Catchable | May-August |
| Hourglass Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | June |
| Jackson Meadows Reservoir | Nevada | Fingerling | June-September |
| Jewel Lake | Lassen | Fingerling | June |
| June Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-October |
| Lily Lake | Modoc | Catchable | May-July |
| Long Lake, Highway 44 | Lassen | Catchable | May-June |
| Mammoth Pool Lake | Fresno | Sub-catchable | October-December |
| McCoy Flat Reservoir | Lassen | Catchable | May-June |
CDFW 2026 Provisional Stocking Document; CDFW says plans are not guaranteed.
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Things to know about Eagle lake rainbow trout
What is the California bag limit on Eagle lake rainbow trout?
5 a day (Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds), size none.
Where was the record Eagle lake rainbow trout caught?
CDFW lists no record for it.
Which California waters hold Eagle lake rainbow trout?
Check the range notes on this page.
Is Eagle lake rainbow trout part of the stocking plan?
48 waters in the 2026 plan.
How do I identify Eagle lake rainbow trout?
Scientific name Oncorhynchus mykiss aquilarum.
Does California close the season on Eagle lake rainbow trout?
All year
Which California license covers Eagle lake rainbow trout?
A license from age 16 at $64.54; check the card rules for salmon and sturgeon.
Which landings report Eagle lake rainbow trout?
None list it in their counts; see the guides page.
Plan a Eagle lake rainbow trout trip
Choose a water from the lists on this page.