Fishing

Cast your line in one of Yosemite's rivers, streams or lakes.

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Fishing Details

There is no shortage of fishing in Yosemite if you are looking to hit the rivers, streams and lakes during your visit to the park. Per California state law, you can begin fishing in streams and rivers on the last Saturday of April through November 15th. You can fish in any of Yosemite's lakes or reservoirs, year-round, you just have to be able to get to them. You should take note of the regulations per Yosemite NPS: There are some special regulations that apply within the park: - No live or dead minnows or other bait fish, amphibians, non-preserved fish eggs, or roe may be used or possessed. - Fishing from bridges and docks is prohibited. In Yosemite Valley and El Portal (Happy Isles to Foresta Bridge): - Rainbow trout are catch-and-release only. - Brown trout limit is five per day or ten in possession. - Only artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks may be used; bait fishing is prohibited. - Mirror Lake is considered a stream and is only open during stream fishing season. In the Tuolumne River from the O'Shaughnessy Dam downstream to Early Intake Diversion Dam - Maximum size limit of 12 inches in total length. - Trout limit is two per day or two in possession. - Only artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks may be used; bait fishing is prohibited.

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