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2022-2024 News Releases

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  • May 1, 2024
CDFW employee presents certificate to  angler next to river

The California Fish and Game Commission and CDFW have recognized Scott Lyons, an El Dorado County resident, retired educator and lifelong angler, with having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Trout
  • April 23, 2024
A dog rests on the ground.

Dog owners in California are reminded to take precautions to protect their pets from Salmon Poisoning Disease.

Categories: Fishing, Lands, Salmon, Trout
  • April 18, 2024
Fishing pole in the foreground and mountain peaks in the background

CDFW is kicking off the annual trout season opener with freshly stocked lakes, and with the mild weather it’s a great time to take advantage of an annual California tradition. The 2024 opener starts Saturday, April 27, one hour before sunrise throughout many counties in the state.

Categories: Fishing, R3, Trout
  • October 13, 2023
The official logo of the California Fish and Game Commission.

At its October meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission acted on several issues affecting California’s natural resources. The following are just a few items of interest from this month’s meeting held in San Jose and Trinidad, with an option for the public to join via Zoom.

Categories: Fisheries, Sturgeon, Trout
  • April 26, 2023
Crowley Lake, covered in snow,  April 11

While the eastern Sierra trout season opener is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the record snowpack of 2023 will be a major factor on which lakes and streams are accessible.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Hatcheries, Trout

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