McCloud River redband trout in California
Bag rules, records and waters: McCloud river redband trout.
- 5 a daydaily bag
About California McCloud river redband trout
CDFW groups McCloud river redband trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss calisulat) with its trout species, on fresh water. Anglers may keep 5 a day (Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds), size none.
CDFW plans to plant it in 4 waters in 2026.
The CDFW profile of McCloud river redband trout
“Bright brick-red lateral band, which tends to be darker and more distinct than other redband forms in California.”
“Distinct white tip on the fins; sometimes yellow or orange.”
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
Bag limits for McCloud river redband 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.
Planned McCloud river redband trout releases
| Water | County | Size | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCloud Reservoir | Shasta | Catchable, Super-catchable | April-October, April-September |
| McCloud River Lakin Dam | Siskiyou | Catchable | April-September |
| McCloud River, Fowlers, Lower Falls | Siskiyou | Catchable | April-October |
| Upper McCloud River | Siskiyou | Fingerling, Sub-catchable | April-October |
CDFW 2026 Provisional Stocking Document; CDFW says plans are not guaranteed.
Other fish like McCloud river redband trout
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- 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
- Warner Lakes redband trouttrout
- Coastal cutthroat trouttrout
McCloud river redband trout in California: what people ask
What are the rules for keeping McCloud river redband trout?
5 a day (Statewide: inland lakes, reservoirs and ponds), size none.
What is the California record McCloud river redband trout?
The record table has no entry.
Which California lakes hold McCloud river redband trout?
See above for its range.
Does CDFW stock McCloud river redband trout?
4 waters in the 2026 plan.
What Latin name does CDFW use for McCloud river redband trout?
Scientific name Oncorhynchus mykiss calisulat.
When is the season for McCloud river redband trout?
All year
Which license do I buy for McCloud river redband trout?
License from 16 ($64.54); some species need report cards too.
Which charters catch McCloud river redband trout?
See the guides page.