California species
Mountain whitefish in California
How to find and keep mountain whitefish in California.
- 5 a daydaily bag
- 3 lbs., 1 oz.record
California fresh water
Where mountain whitefish fit in California
The other group in CDFW references includes Mountain whitefish (Propsopium willamosoni), a fresh water fish. The Statewide limit is 5 a day, size none.
In 2004, a 3 lbs., 1 oz. fish from Lake Tahoe set the state record.
5 a daydaily bag
nonesize rule
3 lbs., 1 oz.state record
0flagged waters
Limits
mountain whitefish bag and size rules
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 5 a day | none | see rule |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
Records
California record mountain whitefish
| Category | Method | Weight | Where | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater angling | Bait | 3 lbs., 1 oz. | Lake Tahoe | 2004 |
CDFW Angling and Diving Records. Angler names left out.
More species
Neighbors of mountain whitefish on the list
- White bassother
- American shadother
- Sacramento splittailother
- Orangemouth corvinaother
- Common carpother
Answers
mountain whitefish: the usual questions
Can I keep mountain whitefish in California?
5 a day (Statewide), size none.
What is the biggest mountain whitefish caught in California?
3 lbs., 1 oz. from Lake Tahoe (2004).
Where do anglers catch mountain whitefish?
The range notes above cover it.
Where does CDFW plant mountain whitefish?
CDFW lists no 2026 plants.
How can I tell mountain whitefish apart?
Scientific name Propsopium willamosoni.
Is mountain whitefish season open now?
see rule
What stamps apply to mountain whitefish?
From 16 you need a license ($64.54 resident); some species add a report card.
Can I book a trip for mountain whitefish?
The guides page lists every operator.
Target mountain whitefish this season
Each water in these lists opens to its own page.