Lahontan cutthroat trout in California
Limits, records and where CDFW flags Lahontan cutthroat trout.
- 5 a daydaily bag
Lahontan cutthroat trout in California
Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus henshawi) is one of the trout species CDFW covers on fresh water. Under the Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds rule, the bag is 5 a day with a size of none.
The Fishing Guide map marks 16 lakes and 0 streams for it. It appears for 34 waters in the 2026 provisional plan.
CDFW on Lahontan cutthroat trout
“Well-adapted to both lake and stream environments, Lahontan cutthroat trout may look different depending on where you catch them.”
“Tend to be larger, with a squared tail to chase prey and avoid predators.”
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
California limits on Lahontan cutthroat trout
| 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.
Lakes and streams for Lahontan cutthroat trout
Lake pages for Lahontan cutthroat trout
- Horseshoe Lake, Mono County51.9 acres
- Round Lake, El Dorado County40 acres
- Birch Lake23.6 acres
- Penner Lake16.6 acres
- Tamarack Lake, Alpine County16.4 acres
- Baker Lake14.3 acres
- Saxonia Lake11 acres
- Round Top Lake9.2 acres
- Granite Lake, Alpine County7.9 acres
- Roosevelt Lake7.2 acres
- Raymond Lake7.1 acres
- Showers Lake5.9 acres
- Dunderberg Lake4.8 acres
- Birchim Lake4.7 acres
- Deadman Lake, Sierra County4.4 acres
- Evergreen Lake3.8 acres
CDFW Fishing Guide species flags; largest waters first.
2026 plants of Lahontan cutthroat trout
| Water | County | Size | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angora Lake Lower | El Dorado | Fingerling | September-November |
| Angora Lake Upper | El Dorado | Fingerling | June-October |
| Baker Lake | Inyo | Fingerling | August-October |
| Birch Lake | Inyo | Fingerling | August-September |
| Blue Lake Upper | Alpine | Fingerling | May-September |
| Boca Reservoir | Nevada | Sub-catchable | April-September |
| Carson River East Fork | Alpine | Super-catchable | May-October |
| Crowley Lake | Mono | Sub-catchable | August-November |
| Deadman Lake | Sierra | Fingerling | June-October |
| Echo Lake, Lower | El Dorado | Sub-catchable, Super-catchable | May-June & September-October |
| Evergreen Lake | Alpine | Fingerling | August |
| Francis Lake | Inyo | Fingerling | August-September |
| Heenan Lake | Alpine | Sub-catchable | June |
| Indian Creek Reservoir | Alpine | Sub-catchable, Super-catchable | April-September |
| June Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Kirman Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Lake of the Woods | Sierra | Fingerling | April-November |
| Lane Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Leavitt Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Little Truckee River Hwy 89 | Sierra | Sub-catchable | April-October |
| Lost Lakes (Upper) | Alpine | Fingerling | September |
| McCleod Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Prosser Reservoir | Nevada | Sub-catchable | May-November |
| Raymond Lake | Alpine | Fingerling | September |
| Red Lake | Alpine | Sub-catchable, Super-catchable | May-June |
| Roosevelt Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Sawmill Pond | El Dorado | Super-catchable | May-September |
| Scotts Lake | Alpine | Sub-catchable | June-July |
| Silver Lake | Mono | Fingerling | August-September |
| Stampede Reservoir | Sierra | Sub-catchable | April-November |
CDFW 2026 Provisional Stocking Document; CDFW says plans are not guaranteed.
Species near Lahontan cutthroat trout
- Rainbow trout and steelheadtrout
- Brown trouttrout
- Brook trouttrout
- Bull trouttrout
- Lake trouttrout
- California golden trouttrout
- Little Kern golden trouttrout
- Kern River rainbow trouttrout
- Eagle Lake rainbow trouttrout
- Goose Lake redband trouttrout
- McCloud River redband trouttrout
- Warner Lakes redband trouttrout
California Lahontan cutthroat trout, answered
How many Lahontan cutthroat trout can I keep in California?
5 a day (Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds), size none.
What does the California record Lahontan cutthroat trout weigh?
CDFW shows no record.
Where can I catch Lahontan cutthroat trout in California?
CDFW flags 16 waters, including Horseshoe Lake, Mono County, Round Lake, El Dorado County and Birch Lake.
Do hatcheries raise Lahontan cutthroat trout?
34 waters in the 2026 plan.
What does Lahontan cutthroat trout look like?
Scientific name Oncorhynchus henshawi.
What months can I keep Lahontan cutthroat trout?
All year
Do I need a report card for Lahontan cutthroat trout?
The $64.54 resident license covers it; sturgeon, steelhead and lobster need cards.
Do party boats target Lahontan cutthroat trout?
No listing names it.
Find Lahontan cutthroat trout near you
Open a water above for launches and limits.