California Trout

Trinity Steelhead Fishing Trip
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-07 | Strawhouse Lodge, 31301 STATE HWY 299, JUNCTION CITY, 96048, United States
Join California Trout and other conservationist anglers to fish a two-day slot on the Trinity River, one of California’s most scenic and rewarding fly fishing rivers. Home to resident Rainbow Trout, the Trinity River is known for its phenomenal returns of half-pound and adult steelhead. Stay riverside at the Strawhouse Lodge where gourmet meals are prepared by lodge owners.
Warm accommodations, gourmet meals, world-class fly fishing, and expert guiding will make this trip the highlight of your angling season.
If you haven’t fished with us before, feel free to reach out to learn more.
When:
Session 1: December 3, 2024 – December 5, 2024
Session 2: December 5, 2024 – December 7, 2024
Where:
Strawhouse Lodge, Trinity River, CA
Cost:
$1,500

Alameda Creek Watershed Restoration Tour
2024-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Niles Community Park, 37671 3rd St, Fremont, CA, 94536, United States
Join our terrific partner, the Alameda Creek Alliance (ACA), for a for a van-based tour of Alameda Creek fish restoration projects!
Jeff Miller, ACA Director, and Steven Cochrane, volunteer coordinator, will lead the full-day watershed tour from the flood control channel and new fish ladders in the lower creek, to Little Yosemite in Sunol Regional Wilderness along upper Alameda Creek. CalTrout’s Claire Buhanan will also be speaking at the event.
Jeff will have copies of his new book, Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide, to be published by Heyday books next month.
Please plan to bring a lunch and water bottle. There will be some walking required: one mile on level pavement at the lower fish ladder; two miles round-trip on a dirt fire road to Little Yosemite. There will be a small donation requested to support with transportation costs.
Excited to kick off the holiday season together!
Where: Multi-spot van-tour around along Alameda Creek: begins at Fremont
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please RSVP by emailing jeff@alamedacreek.org, or reach out to him with any questions!
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Tour Itinerary:
9:00 – Start at Niles Community Park. At 9:10 we will walk down to the BART weir (a little over 1 mile walking round trip, level trail).
9:30 – ACWD staff will meet us for a fish ladder tour
11:00 – Drive to Sunol
11:30 – Visit Sunol Water Temple and site of the soon-to-be-finished Watershed Center. A fisheries biologist from the SFPUC will meet us there and speak about fish monitoring. This is our lunch stop (please bring your own!) and bathrooms.
12:30 – Visit the PG&E fish passage project site in Sunol Valley. We (CalTrout) will meet you there and talk about the project.
2:00 – Drive to Sunol Regional Wilderness. An East Bay Parks naturalist will meet us at the Visitor Center. Then a short drive to the parking area, where an East Bay Parks fisheries biologist will meet us. Then a two-mile round trip (slightly uphill, on a fire road) hike to Little Yosemite.
3:30 – Return to Fremont
4:00 – End at Niles Community Park

Webinar: Exploring the Connections Between Fish Movement and Our Communities
2024-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Billions of animals migrate every year. Ever wonder why fish migrate?
Join CalTrout for a webinar exploring why salmonids migrate in California, and the impacts of this journey on local ecosystems throughout history and today. Learn how modern tracking methods have revolutionized our understanding of fish movement, and why this data is essential for conservation success. Get real-time insights from the historic Klamath River dam removal project – the largest river restoration effort in U.S. history – and discover how monitoring efforts are proving crucial to its success. Through compelling case studies, our experts will demonstrate how the simple act of tracking fish movement has transformed watershed restoration across the state and why Migration Matters!
Perfect for conservation professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about California’s aquatic ecosystems. This webinar connects the dots between fish behavior, scientific monitoring, and the future of our rivers.
Speakers:

Jacob Katz Ph.D., Senior Scientist, California Trout
James Whelan, Klamath River Project Manager, California Trout
Sandra Jacobson Ph.D., South Coast & Sierra Headwaters Regional Director, California Trout

Where: Virtual
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PT
Register here!

Patagonia Catch and Release Film Tour
2024-11-12 11:00 - 2024-11-21 12:00 | Ventura and Santa Monica, United States
Join the “Catch & Release” tour for a night of surf-rock, short films and saving steelhead trout in Ventura or Santa Monica!
Hosted by Patagonia, this event will feature CalTrout ambassadors and SoCal fly fishing musicians Rebecca Ramirez & Bernard Yin aka “Par Avion!” and Patagonia Alpine ambassador Timmy O’Neill on drums. CalTrout team members will also be attending and chatting about CalTrout’s projects.
Enjoy snacks, drinks, live music, as well as screenings of the short films, Don’t Doubt the Trout and Soundscape, followed by Q&A’s with the above filmmakers and fish conservationists.
Ventura Patagonia Location:
Where: 235 West Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM PST; screening begins at 7 PM
Register here!
Santa Monica Patagonia Location
Where: 1345 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Date: Thursday, Nov. 14
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM PST; screening begins at 7 PM
Register here!
Laguna Beach; Coast Film Festival
Where:650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: Film at 5:00 PM PST; live performance at 5:00 PM
Register here!
Ojai Deer Lodge – Benefit for The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy & Surfrider Foundation’s Matilijia Coalition
Where:2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
Date: Sunday, Nov. 17
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM PST; live performance at 8:00 PM
Tickets sold at the door!
Santa Cruz Patagonia Location
Where: 415 River Street Suite C. Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Date: Monday, Nov. 18
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Register here!
Palo Alto Patagonia Location
Where: 525 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19
Time: 6:00 PM
Register here!
Tahoe Gear Lab
Where:183 Hwy 50, Glenbrook, NV 89413
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21
Time: 5:30 PM

Sausal Creek Salmon Stroll
2024-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Rd., Oakland, CA, United States
Join CalTrout’s urban stream stroll in Oakland to discover why migration matters!
In just one hour, you’ll discover the fascinating migration journey of Bay Area salmon and how we help protect them. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and the fish living in your backyard. All ages welcome.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Where: Dimond Park; meet us at the Scout Hut (Map of Park)
When: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (check-in begins at 10:30 AM)
Register here!

The Nature Education Foundation Family Wildlife Day
2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta, CA, 92562, United States
Come hangout with The Nature Education Foundation and CalTrout at Family Wildlife Day!
Hosted by The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau, Family Wildlife Day is a perfect event for the whole family. You can expect exciting critters, birds of prey, four-legged protected animals, nature activities, nature education resources, and more. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, child, or just general lover of the natural world, we can guarantee a day of fun and education. Nate Yancheff, CalTrout’s South Coast Project Coordinator, will also be showcasing our work in SoCal and highlight our plans for San Mateo Creek invasive remediation.
Tickets are free to children up until 17 with an advanced ticket purchase. Free tickets are limited so secure your spot quickly!
Where: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Rd. Murrieta CA (Google maps)
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ticket price:
Advance purchase:

Children (2-17): Free
Children under 2: Free
Adults (18 and older): $15

Day-of-event/on site:

Children (2-17): $5
Children under 2: Free
Adults (18 and older): $15
Veterans and Active Duty with Military ID: Free

Register for tickets here!

Five Rivers Challenge 2024
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-21 | Circle 7 Ranch, 27663 Island Rd, Fall River Mills, CA, 96028, United States
The most fun fly fishing event in California returns to the renowned wild trout waters of Northern California: The Pit River, Fall River, McCloud River, Upper Sacramento River, and Hat Creek. Test your angling skills while fishing some of the most remarkable wild trout waters in California, all while benefiting CalTrout and local conservation projects.
The Contest:
You and your teammate will fish each wild trout designated section of river over three days. Go for most fish. The biggest fish. The grand total in inches of fish from all rivers. Or, the total from a single river. Whatever your strategy, it’s a unique challenge and there are great prizes to be awarded in each category.
When: October 17 – October 21, 2024
Where: Circle 7 Ranch, Fall River, CA
Cost: $6,000 per team
Includes four nights of meals and accommodations at Circle 7 Ranch, three days of guides, lunches, contest tee shirt, gift bag, and photography and videography by renowned photographer Val Atkinson and Patagonia Ambassador Michael Wier. $3,000 ($1,500 per person) of fee is a tax-deductible contribution to California Trout. No refunds after Sept 1, 2024 unless registered participants find a substitute team.
Entries are limited to eight teams.
For more about the event including rules and registration information, visit caltrout.org/5-rivers-challenge/

The Great LA River CleanUp – North Atwater Park Site
2024-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | North Atwater Park, 3900, Chevy Chase Drive, Los Angeles, 90039, United States
Join CalTrout at North Atwater Park for The Great LA River CleanUp!
We are excited to come together with Friends of the LA River and community to care for this incredible watershed that cares for us, and we can’t do it alone. Over the last 34 years, volunteers like you have collectively prevented over 1.6 million pounds of debris from harming local habitat or flowing out into the Pacific Ocean and on October 5th, we’re putting on our gloves, grabbing our trash bags, and getting back to work.
We dream of a day where Southern steelhead can once again run up the LA river – while we wait let’s put our weight behind tending this hardworking watershed. All ages are welcome and gear will be provided – CalTrout is sponsoring the North Atwater Park site, see you there!
Where: North Atwater Park (Google Maps link); 3900 Chevy Chase Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time:
Shift 1: 8:00 AM -9:30 AM
Shift 2: 10:30 AM -12:00 PM (CalTrout staff will be at this shift!)
Register here!
Learn more about The Great LA River CleanUp here.

Bollibokka Fishing Trip
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-07 | Bollibokka, Lakehead, CA, 96051, United States
Join California Trout at Bollibokka, a private fishing club on the McCloud River. The Bollibokka Club surrounds more than 3,000 acres, where the majestic McCloud River tumbles through beautiful, rugged mountain terrain and some of the finest fly fishing water on the continent. Fish the McCloud with local guides through seven private miles of some of the best angling in the nation. This section of the McCloud is comprised of deep pools, riffles, and pocket water all full of wild rainbow and brown trout ranging from 6 inches to over 6 pounds.
Bollibokka’s 1920’s-era Clubhouse has five bedrooms and is adjoined by the Log Cabin (circa 1860) which houses the historic dining room and fully-equipped, country kitchen. Across the rolling lawn is the Rock House perched at the edge of the river, featuring 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining area, and living room. An extensive and well-maintained trail system along the entire river, with side trails providing easy access to many of the best pools and riffles.
If you haven’t fished with us before, feel free to contact us to learn more.
When:
Session 1: October 2, 2024 – October 4, 2024 *two nights and two full days of guided fishing
Session 2: October 4, 2024 – October 7, 2024 *three nights and two full days of guided fishing, option to fish independently on the fourth day
Where:
Bollibokka Club, McCloud River, CA
Cost:
Session 1: $1,750
Session 2: $2,000

Volunteer Opportunities on Slinkard Creek (October 2nd-5th)
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-05 | Slinkard Creek, CA-89, Coleville, 96107, United States
Join us in the Eastern Sierra
Do you have a passion for native trout, the eastern Sierra, camping and working outdoors? CalTrout is looking for volunteers to assist with field-based fisheries work in the eastern Sierra on a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery project. This is a super unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fish sampling methods, data collection, and applied fisheries management and restoration.
This opportunity would be excellent for:

Students in fisheries programs who are looking to gain experience or electrofishing hours
Early career restoration practitioners interested in getting more hands-on experience
Anyone who loves being outdoors and is excited about having a direct positive impact in critical habitat restoration

About the project
This project involves field-based fisheries work in the eastern Sierra, assisting CalTrout on a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery project. This project involves the use of a novel dewatering technique, properly utilizing electrofishing backpacks, and identifying native fish from the Walker River Basin including Lahontan Cutthroat trout (LCT) and non-native trout like Brook trout. This is a non-native trout removal project, which means that non-native fish will be culled from the system for the restoration of native trout and fish like LCT. Slinkard Creek offers up a diverse and picturesque ecosystem along the high deserts of the Eastern Sierra.
Volunteers will be joining our hitch crews for 4 days of remote camping to conduct field work near the Walker Basin in Mono County. This opportunity requires a high level of comfort and resilience in the outdoors, with long days spent in the field in exposed terrain and camping at night. We are looking for volunteers who can carry up to 40 lbs. while working in remote rugged terrain. Volunteers need to provide their own camping supplies and food, although we’re happy to help procure extra gear that you might need.
We believe that community stewardship supports well-tended landscapes, and we’re excited to include our community in these meaningful opportunities! We’re excited to offer opportunities that get hands in the water and eyes on fish.
We’re looking for up to three volunteers per hitch – help us spread the word, or grab your friends and join us. See you in the field!
Dates:
August 7-10
August 21–24
September 4–7
September 18–21
October 2-5
For more information, or to sign up to join us for this opportunity email Sierra Project Manager Marrina Nation mnation@caltrout.org. In your email please include the dates you’re interested in, information about any experience you might have with fieldwork (not required), and your comfort level with working in rough terrain and camping in remote settings.
Learn more about CalTrout’s work for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery here.

Coastal Cleanup Day in LA County
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day with CalTrout in LA County!
The Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project is partnering with Heal the Bay and Four Seasons Hotels Westlake Village to lead a Malibu Creek State Park inland cleanup. Los Angeles’ Coastal Cleanup Day recruits an average of 7600 volunteers annually to remove 2 million pounds of trash from inland and coastal waterways throughout LA County. We’ll be at the Malibu Creek location, but if that’s not convenient, there are more than 60+ cleanup sites throughout the county for you to choose from.
Join Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project and Four Seasons Westlake for a fall morning along scenic Malibu Creek to help keep our outdoor spaces litter free. Recruit your friends and family too and make an impact with us on September 21!
Where:
Malibu Creek State Park (Google Maps link); 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Supplies: Please, if you have them, bring a BUCKET, GLOVES, and a REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE as sites may reach maximum capacity and supplies could run low!
Register here!
Learn more about Coastal Clean Up Day 2024 here.

Volunteer Opportunities on Slinkard Creek (September 18th-21st)
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-21 | Slinkard Creek, CA-89, Coleville, 96107, United States

Celine’s Fly Gal Weekend by Southern Sierra Fly Fishers
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | CA
Join Southern Sierra Fly Fishers for its seventh Annual Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic!
This event – renamed Celine’s Fly Gals Weekend – is a place for women club members to meet other women who fly fish or are interested in learning. You’ll have the chance to learn how to fly fish, meet fellow fishing enthusiasts, get expert tips on gear, spend time on the water, practice yoga, win prizes, and more. As a special highlight, our Sierra Headwaters team members, Marrina Nation and Lindsay Britton, will be leading a workshop on meadow restoration, conservation, and fisheries recovery.
Classes are open to all women – membership is not required.
When: Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 15 2024
Where:
Saturday: Rivernook Campground (Google Maps link)
Sunday: Kern River Fly Shop (Google Maps link)
Time:
Saturday: 7:00 am sign in
Sunday: 8:00 am
Details:
Saturday:

The class is geared towards women who are interested in learning about fly fishing, specifically those who are just beginning or have never fly fished.
We have an amazing line up of instructors from all over California to teach the class.
Yoga, casting, conservation, fly tying, entomology, knots and Toys, Tools, & Doodads.
Free Giveaways and Raffles.

Sunday:

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your newly learned classroom knowledge with actual time on the water.
A valid California fishing license is required.
Please bring your own fly-fishing gear, if you have some.
Water shoes or wading shoes recommended.

Register here!
Learn more about the event and Southern Sierra Fly Fishers here.
Photo creds: Southern Sierra Fly Fishers

Biodiversity Day at Malibu Lagoon
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | CA
Join CalTrout to kick off California Biodiversity Week
We are celebrating California’s Biodiversity Day on Sept 7th by welcoming our community out to learn more about the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project. In partnership with California State Parks, CalTrout is working to remove Rindge Dam on Malibu Creek and restore migration access and habitat for critically endangered Southern steelhead.
Come along with CalTrout Public Outreach Specialist, Judi Uthus, at the Malibu Lagoon for a FREE guided tour. Together, we will embark on a short walk and talk about the project, and attendees will learn how to become a community scientist for this project by migrating up and downstream and recording landscape data using fixed photo points.
Where: Malibu Lagoon State Beach (Google Maps link); Judi will be on the boardwalk in the front parking lot
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Time: 9:00am-10:00am. Arrive at 9:00am to hear about the project, walk the lagoon, and explore our community science fixed photo points with Judi
RSVP here!
If you are not able to attend the event, you can still get involved! Become a community scientist and join the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project by participating in our Community Science Photo Point Program. How? Visit Malibu Creek, snap a picture at one of the photo monitoring sites, and upload it to help us collaboratively build a bigger picture of the watershed.
Learn more about our Malibu Creek Community Science Photo Point Program here.

Volunteer Opportunities on Slinkard Creek (September 4th-7th)
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-07 | Slinkard Creek, CA-89, Coleville, 96107, United States

Volunteer Opportunities on Slinkard Creek (August 21st-24th)
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-24 | Slinkard Creek, CA-89, Coleville, 96107, United States

Volunteer Opportunities on Slinkard Creek (August 7th-10th)
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-10 | Slinkard Creek, CA-89, Coleville, 96107, United States

Volunteer Day at Lhiwetgut along the Baduwa’t (August 3)
2024-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Lhiwetgut site along the Baduwa’t, 500-538 School Rd, McKinleyville, 95519, United States
Join the stewardship work days with CalTrout! Volunteer with us and become a steward of the Lhiwetgut site along the Baduwa’t. We believe that a healthy landscape is one that people are tending – and these actions create a healthy community.
How You Can Participate:
Get to know this site and get to work! Explore the site with CalTrout’s team and discover what we can all do to help shape a thriving ecological system.

Dress to get dirty – long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves
Some tools provided – feel free to bring your own as well

Event Dates (9 am – 12 pm)

June 22nd
July 6th
July 20th
August 3rd

Meeting Location: At the intersection of School Road & Ocean Drive in McKinleyville, CA
Each day will have a different shared learning experience. Help us spread the word, and encourage others to join our stewardship days initiative to tend to and care for the Baduwa’t site!
For more information: email Ashley Shannon ashannon @ caltrout.org
Learn more about CalTrout’s recently completed restoraton project at Baduwa’t here.

Alameda Creek Clean-Up
2024-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Niles Canyon Staging Area, Niles Staging Area, Fremont, 94536, United States
Join the Alameda County Clean Water Program & California Trout for a day of stewardship along Alameda Creek.
With the Clean Water Program, East Bay Parks District and other partners we’re going to clean up trash, pull invasive plants, and discuss habitat restoration and barrier removal efforts benefitting fish and people along the creek!
This event is open to all ages. All children need to be under supervision of a guardian at all times.
Event Details:
When/ Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9am-12pm
Where/ Niles Canyon Staging Area; Old Canyon Rd., Fremont, CA 945536
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There is limited parking in the Niles Canyon Staging Area parking lot, and abundant parking along Old Canyon Rd. adjacent to the staging area.
All trash-picking and plant-pulling supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you wish!
Please do bring:

Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF)
A filled reusable water bottle
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Long sleeves & pants
Snacks (optional)
Hand sanitizer (optional)

Restroom facilities are ADA-accessible portapotties.
RSVPs required – click the button at the top of the page to fill out the form!
All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver. We will send you one digitally before the event, and there will be copies available at the event.
Learn more about California Trout’s work removing fish barriers on Alameda Creek.

Volunteer Day at Lhiwetgut along the Baduwa’t (July 20)
2024-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Lhiwetgut site along the Baduwa’t, 500-538 School Rd, McKinleyville, 95519, United States

Eel River Pikeminnow Fishing Derby
2024-07-20 - 2024-08-31 | Eel River, all waters open to angling on the South Fork Eel River downstream of the Humboldt County line to the confluence with the mainstem. The mainstem Eel from Dos Rios to the mouth of the Van Duzen. The Van Duzen from Grizzly Creek to the mouth of the Van Duzen.
Sacramento pikeminnow are a native fish to California but were introduced to the Eel River watershed in the 1970s and can have a significant impact on native fish populations. Therefore, suppression of Sacramento pikeminnow in the Eel River is a tool managers can use to aid in the conservation of our native fishes. CalTrout, TRIB Research, Wiyot Tribe, Bureau of Land Management, and Stillwater Sciences are hosting an Eel River Pikeminnow Fishing Derby to aid in pikeminnow suppression efforts. This derby gives cash prize awards up to $400 to anglers who want to enjoy sport fishing for Eel River pikeminnow while simultaneously helping our native fish populations.
How You Can Participate:
To enter into the contest you must provide a valid (Google) email address and upload a photo of your fish. Thanks for participating and doing your part to protect native fishes in the Eel River. Winners will receive exciting prizes! Here are the prize categories:

Most pikeminnow (greater than 6 inches) removed over the duration of the contest. Prizes: $150, $100, and $50.
Most pikeminnow (greater than 12 inches) removed over the duration of the contest. MUST include tape measure in photo. Prizes: $400, $200, and $100.
Biggest fish (length). MUST include tape measure in photo. Prizes: $350, $150, and $100.
Drawing for anyone that entered a pikeminnow in the contest. Prizes: 8 winners at $50 each.

Contest Rules:

Submit entries using one email address. All entries at the end of the contest for the “most pikeminnow…” will be tallied by participant name.
Individual contestants can win no more than one prize category
Cheating or falsification of entries will result in automatic disqualification
Contestants must follow all CDFW fishing regulations, including no bait, barbless artificial lures only. Single barbless hooks are recommended for all manners of effort including, fly, and artificial lures.
This derby includes all waters open to angling on the South Fork Eel River downstream of Humboldt County line to the confluence with the mainstem and the mainstem Eel from the confluence with the South Fork Eel to the mouth of the Van Duzen.

Fishing Regulations & Rules:

Eel River regulations currently state there is no bag limit on pikeminnow. Retention of salmonids is strictly prohibited.
Strict compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 1.87: WASTE OF FISH; it is unlawful to cause or permit any deterioration or waste of any fish taken in the waters of this state.
Suggestions for fish use: consumption, gardening fertilizer, crab bait, or research. Fish to be donated for research purposes can be dropped off in the cooler at Dimmick Road, Highway 271, Piercy, CA or at the Wiyot Tribal Office during business hours.
Prohibited actions: Throwing fish on the bank or into the river, any blatant waste of fish.
Any violation of Fish and Game Code Section 1.87 will be subject to law enforcement prosecution

For more information: Click here or email Matt Metheny mmetheny @ caltrout.org.
Learn more about CalTrout’s efforts to suppress pikeminnow here.

C.A.S.T. for Kids – Westlake Village presented by Pacific SeafoodKids
2024-07-13 | Bollibokka, Lakehead, CA, 96051, United States
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation is hosting a fishing event for children with disabilities and they need your help! The organization enriches the lives of these children, supports their families, and strengthens communities by hosting fishing events in local communities.
Each child will receive their own rod & reed, tackle box, t-shirt, and hat. After the fishing is completed, we will celebrate the children during a special lunch awards ceremony where each child is honored and given an award plaque.
How can you get involved?
Through your involvement, you are part of the movement to help children with special needs enjoy a special day of fishing and boating.
Volunteer:

Event set-up/clean-up
Registration/attendance
Rod/reel/tackle prep
Fishing with children
Prep & serve lunch
And more!

Sponsor:

$8,000 – Local Hero
$4,000 – Gold Sponsorship
$2,000 – Silver Sponsorship
$1,000 – Bronze Sponsorship

Have your company name printed on event t-shirts starting at only $300!
Deadline to be listed on an event t-shirt: June 7, 2024
Donate:
Contribute any amount to a great cause here!
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: Volunteers arrive at 8:00am, event is from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: The Landing (on Westlake Lake), W 32123 Lindero Canyon Road #109 Westlake Village, CA 91361
For more details about how to to volunteer, sponsor or donate, visit: https://castforkids.org/event/westlakevillage/ or reach out to event coordinator: Thomas Boyd (805-795-8003 or westlakevillage@castforkids.org)

Volunteer Day at Lhiwetgut along the Baduwa’t (July 6)
2024-07-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Lhiwetgut site along the Baduwa’t, 500-538 School Rd, McKinleyville, 95519, United States

Volunteer Day at Lhiwetgut along the Baduwa’t (June 22)
2024-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Lhiwetgut site along the Baduwa’t, 500-538 School Rd, McKinleyville, 95519, United States

What’s Next: Fish & Community in the San Gabes
2024-06-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Patagonia Pasadena, 47 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
Date: June 14th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Patagonia Pasadena | 47 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103

Join us for an evening of celebrating the San Gabriels! The San Gabriel Mountain Range is a precious resource that provides drinking water to LA, hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat for vulnerable wildlife, and recreational access for millions of Angelenos.
There is cause for celebration – the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument was recently expanded, protecting 100,000+ acres of natural resources, wildlife habitat, cultural sites, and recreational access! Simultaneously, Southern steelhead, (Southern California’s only anadromous salmonid) were listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act, moving forward protections for these iconic fish.
Join local organizations for an evening of shared learning, games, and community. Local organizations LA Nature for All, the Arroyo Seco Foundation, and California Trout will present on their work and efforts happening to engage community in the protection and care for the precious resources that this mountain range holds! Get the local fishing report, hear about youth and community restoration programs, and learn about the science behind streamflows. Win prizes during trivia, meet like-minded community, and learn how to tap into the restoration efforts in your backyard! We ❤ the San Gabes.
RSVP

Larkspur – International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024
2024-05-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
The Lark Theater | May 14th, 2024
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:00 pm
It’s o-fish-ial: California Trout is pleased to bring back The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) for 2024, returning to Larkspur! Enjoy an evening immersed in short films that showcase fly fishing stories from around the globe. Before the show, chat with CalTrout staff about recent projects and enter a raffle for a chance to reel in great prizes. Reserve your spot today for the top fly fishing film event of the year!
Check out this year’s sizzle reel below, and check out more trailers for this year’s films here!

For information about this screening, please contact the host at rmcdermod@caltrout.org. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.
All proceeds from the event benefit CalTrout and its work to ensure healthy waters and resilient wild fish for a better California.

Pasadena – International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024
2024-05-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Landmark Pasadena Playhouse, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark Pasadena Playhouse | May 9th, 2024
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:00 pm
It’s o-fish-ial: California Trout is pleased to bring back The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) for 2024, in beautiful Pasadena! Enjoy an evening immersed in short films that showcase fly fishing stories from around the globe. Before the show, chat with CalTrout staff about recent projects and enter a raffle for a chance to reel in great prizes. Reserve your spot today for the top fly fishing film event of the year!
Check out this year’s sizzle reel below, and check out more trailers for this year’s films here!

For information about this screening, please contact the host at rmcdermod@caltrout.org. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.
All proceeds from the event benefit CalTrout and its work to ensure healthy waters and resilient wild fish for a better California.

Orinda – International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024
2024-05-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Orinda Theater, 4 Theater Square, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Orinda Theatre | May 7th, 2024
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:00 pm
It’s o-fish-ial: California Trout is pleased to bring back The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) for 2024, returning to Orinda! Enjoy an evening immersed in short films that showcase fly fishing stories from around the globe. Before the show, chat with CalTrout staff about recent projects and enter a raffle for a chance to reel in great prizes. Reserve your spot today for the top fly fishing film event of the year!
Check out this year’s sizzle reel below, and check out more trailers for this year’s films here!

For information about this screening, please contact the host at rmcdermod@caltrout.org. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.
All proceeds from the event benefit CalTrout and its work to ensure healthy waters and resilient wild fish for a better California.

25th Annual Trout Camp Gala & Auction
2024-05-03 18:00 - 21:30 | Four Seasons, 757 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Let’s celebrate all we have achieved together! Get ready to support California’s rivers and fish in a uniquely CalTrout way. Seated dinner, live and silent auction, and a whole lot of inspiration and fun are in store!
More information coming soon!

San Francisco – International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024
2024-04-30 18:30 - 21:30 | 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St, San Francisco, 94121, United States
4 Star Theater | April 30th, 2024
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:00 pm
It’s o-fish-ial: California Trout is pleased to bring back The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) for 2024, with our first ever San Francisco showing! Enjoy an evening immersed in short films that showcase fly fishing stories from around the globe. Before the show, chat with CalTrout staff about recent projects and enter a raffle for a chance to reel in great prizes. Reserve your spot today for the top fly fishing film event of the year!
Check out this year’s sizzle reel below, and check out more trailers for this year’s films here!

For information about this screening, please contact the host at rmcdermod@caltrout.org. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.
All proceeds from the event benefit CalTrout and its work to ensure healthy waters and resilient wild fish for a better California.
