Species present: Brook Trout. This lake frequently freezes and may be devoid of fish.

Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.

Date of usual ice out: June 1 (6,400' elevation).

Access road: This lake is located in Section 12, T40N, R6W. Access is via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road. About 2.5 miles up Road 26, just past the concrete bridge, take road 41N53 to the right. About 0.5 miles up this road, turn left on road 40N64 and continue on this road until about 0.5 miles past the wooden bridge across the Middle Fork of the Sacramento River. Turn to the left on road 40N10Y. This road goes directly to Chipmunk Lake, but it is not maintained for traffic and generally the crossings of the Middle Fork are impassable for vehicles. It is advised that you walk into Chipmunk from the first crossing, a distance of about two miles.

Camping: Several fair sites.

Surface acres: 1 acre.

Comments: This lake is infrequently visited, and may show some signs of grazing. The lake is on National Forest land.

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(a major tributary of South Fork Trinity River)

Species Present: In Hayfork Creek you can find Steelhead (summer and winter runs), Chinook (spring and fall runs).

Seasons: Hayfork Creek main stem downstream of the Highway 3 bridge in Hayfork to the confluence with the South Fork Trinity River, November 1 through March 31, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. Daily Bag Limit: 0. Check with the California Department of Fish and Game for updated regulations.

Access: Fishing access to Hayfork Creek is good from Little Creek to 9-mile bridge as County Road 301 (Hyampom Road) runs right along Hayfork Creek. However, there are a few sporadic pieces of private property this section. Access above Little Creek is limited due to private property. Below 9-mile bridge, their are four access points. This area is extremely remote and wading is the only option. This reach can yield some nice steelhead fishing when flows and runs are right.

For accurate, up to date information, consult at the Ranger Station in Hayfork for detailed descriptions on access into the Hayfork Creek canyon, and safe flow conditions.

Camping: Big Slide, Slide Creek and Philpot are the nearest National Forest campgrounds. These are no fee campgrounds. Hotel and RV services are available in Hayfork. Information on these services can be obtained at the Hayfork Ranger Station.

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Species Present: Rainbow and Brown Trout

Seasons: McCloud River from McCloud Dam to confluence of Ladybug Creek. Last Saturday in April through November 15. Artificial lures only with barbless hooks. Bag limit: two fish. McCloud River from the confluence with Ladybug Creek to the lower boundary of the U.S. Forest Service loop (southern boundary of Section 36, T38N, R3W). Last Saturday in April through November 15, artificial lures only with barbless hooks. Bag limit: Zero. California Department of Fish and Game Fishing Regulations

Please note: The area below AH-DI-NA campground is private property. Please respect the rights of the property owners.

Camping: All developed campgrounds along the McCloud River are on a first-come, first-served basis and have a 14-day stay limit.

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Species Present: Rainbow Trout, German Brown Trout.

Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. California Department of Fish and Game Fishing Regulations

Access: Please note: The area above the lake and below AH-DI-NA campground is private property. Please respect the rights of the property owners.

Camping: All developed campgrounds along the McCloud River are on a “first-come, first-served” basis and have a 14-day stay limit.

Directions to AH-DI-NA campground: From the town of McCloud, drive south on Squaw Valley Road to McCloud Reservoir. Turn right on a dirt road and follow signs to Ah-Di-Na. The trip is 18 miles and takes approximately onehour.

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Species present: A few Rainbow, but mostly Brook Trout.

Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.

Date of usual ice out: July 1 (5,900' elevation).

Access trails: This lake is located in Section 15, T38N, R6W. Access is via the Highland Lakes Road (38N21) which leaves Interstate 5 at the Gibson Interchange. At the interchange, go south on the frontage road about 0.75 mile, and take 38N21 to the left. Continue on 38N21 for about 13 miles. A private road (Sierra Pacific Industries) goes to the left toward Pond Lily Lake. Before getting to Pond Lily Lake, the road ties into the Trinity Divide Trail (5W12). 5W12 goes by the bottom of Pond Lily, then heads southerly towards Grouse Lake. At Gozem Peak, a spur trail goes west about one mile to Grouse Lake.

Camping: Many good spots and firewood is available (but permission for a campfire must be obtained from Sierra Pacific Industries).

Surface acres: 3 acres and 15' deep.

Comments: This lake has a lot of disturbance. The fishing is good.

The lake is owned by Sierra Pacific Industries. They say, "No vehicular access. Locked gate present. Pedestrian access is allowed at your own risk. No campfires during fire season. Outside of fire season, campfires are by permit only. Trash and garbage should be carried out."

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Species Present: Rainbow and Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass (lower end of river just above the reservoir).

California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Fishing Regulations (On the DFG webpage, scroll down to bold red text of “(156) Sacramento River and tributaries above Keswick Dam (Shasta and Siskiyou Cos.)” for any updates to the material presented below…

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• (A) [Area or Body of Water] Sacramento River and tributaries from Box Canyon Dam downstream to the Scarlett Way bridge in Dunsmuir… [Open Season] All year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from Apr. 1 through Oct. 31. Only barbless hooks may be used from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31… [Daily Bag and Possession Limit] 0.
• (B) [Area or Body of Water] Sacramento River and tributaries excluding Soda Creek from Scarlett Way bridge downstream to the county bridge at Sweetbriar (See Soda Creek 7.50(b)(180.5))… [Open Season] Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov. 15… [Daily Bag and Possession Limit] 5 per day 10 in possession.
• (C) [Area or Body of Water] Sacramento River mainstem (excluding all tributaries) from the Scarlett Way bridge downstream to the county bridge at Sweetbriar… [Open Season] Nov. 16 through the Friday preceding the last Saturday in Apr. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used… [Daily Bag and Possession Limit] 0.
• (D) [Area or Body of Water] Sacramento River and tributaries excluding Castle Creek from the county bridge at Sweetbriar downstream to Shasta Lake (See Castle Creek 7.50(b)(39.3))… [Open Season] Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used… [Daily Bag and Possession Limit] 2.
• (E) [Area or Body of Water] Sacramento River mainstem (excluding all tributaries) from the county bridge at Sweetbriar downstream to Shasta Lake… [Open Season] Nov. 16 through the Friday preceding the last Saturday in Apr. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used… [Daily Bag and Possession Limit] 0.

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Species present: Brook Trout

Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.

Date of usual ice out: July 15 (7,800' elevation).

Access roads: This lake is in Section 20, T41N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17), from Stewart Springs Road. About 4.5 miles up Road 17, take road 41N73 to the right. At West Parks Lakes Creek, the bridge has been removed. Park and walk from this point. Cross the creek and continue on the road to Road 41N73A. From the end of this road, a faint steep trail goes to Lower West Parks Lake. It's about a 1.5 hour walk from the bridge removal site to the lower lake (of three). Middle West Parks Lake is about 0.3 miles west (difficult cross country) of the lower lake, while the upper lake is about 0.2 miles up the inlet from the middle lake. It is a steep and difficult hike.

Camping: One poor site, but lots of firewood.

Surface acres: 1 acre and 12' deep.

Comments: This lake is seldom visited. It has been planted, but freezes most years (which can kill the fish). It probably has no fish. The lake is on National Forest land.

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Species Present: Rainbow and Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon (land locked), Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Channel and White Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Sturgeon and Brown Bullhead.

Seasons: Open all year. For bag limits, check the California Department of Fish and Game Fishing Regulations.

Camping: Developed campground maximum capacity for single units: 1 vehicle and 8 people. Double units: 2 vehicles and 16 people. Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $5 per night. Shoreline camping areas have chemical toilets and trash collection services provided. These areas are generally open all year. Services and fees are discontinued during the off season.

For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.reserveusa.com. Fees and schedules are subject to change.

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Species Present:  In the South Fork Trinity River, you can find Steelhead (summer and winter runs), Chinook (spring and fall runs). Coho salmon are scarce and are present below Grouse Creek.

Seasons: South Fork Trinity River downstream of the confluence with the East Fork of the South Fork Trinity River to the South Fork Trinity River Bridge at Hyampom, November 1 through March 31, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. Daily Bag Limit: 0

South Fork Trinity River downstream of the South Fork Trinity River Bridge at Hyampom to the confluence with the Trinity River, November 1 through March 31. Daily Bag Limit: 0 Chinook salmon and two hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead. A hatchery trout or steelhead are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is absent). Unless otherwise provided, all other trout and steelhead must be immediately released. Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).

The river is subject to periodic closures and bag limit changes. Please consult the most up to date California Department of Fish and Game Fishing Regulations.

Access: Fishing access to South Fork Trinity River is good from South Fork Trinity River Bridge to Big Slide campground. Easy fishing access is available near the mouth of Pelletreau Creek, at Little Rock picnic area, and across from Eltapom Creek. Other sections have fairly good access, but are recommended for experienced waders.

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Species present: Rainbow and Brook Trout

Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.

Date of usual ice out: June 1 (6,000' elevation)

Access trails: This lake is located in Section 6, T38N, R5W. Access is via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road. One route is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) which crosses Road 26 about 12 miles up (at the Gumboot Trailhead). Park here and walk south on the Pacific Crest Trail 2.25 miles to the divide between Seven Lakes and Munbo Basins. At the divide, take the Seven Lakes Trail (an old jeep road) to the south on a sidehill trail to the jeep road at the next pass, about 0.3 miles. On this route, and from the pass, you can see almost every lake in the basin. This washed out jeep trail ends at the outlet of Upper Seven Lake and downstream about a tenth mile is the inlet of Lower Seven Lake. If you continue dowstream, you pass Upper Echo Lake.

Camping: One poor site.

Surface acres: Unknown…probably small.

Comments: Good fishing for small Brook Trout. This lake is on National Forest land.

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