Low Flow Fishing Regulations - Central Coast

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Status of Waters

Low-Flow Restrictions effective September 1 through April 30. 

In the table below:

• Russian River: Main stem below the confluence of the East Branch Russian River (Mendocino and Sonoma counties), Laguna de Santa Rosa, and Santa Rosa Creek.
• Napa River: Between Trancas Avenue in Napa and Oakville Cross Bridge near Yountville.
• Gualala River: Main stem below the confluence of Wheatfield and South Forks.
• Russian Gulch: Main stem below the confluence of the East Branch.
• Salmon Creek: Main stem below Highway 1.
• Walker Creek: Main stem below Highway 1.

Decisions to open or close waters are made on Monday for fishing Tuesday/Wednesday, Wednesday for fishing Thursday/Friday, and Friday for fishing Saturday/Sunday/Monday. Since decisions are made 1-3 days before the status is effective, forecasts are used rather than real-time flows. Like any weather forecast, these predictions have a margin of error, so the status of waters may not always align with current flows.