Carmel River Sport Fishing

Rainbow Trout Caught May 1, 1933

Carmel River and tributaries above Los Padres Dam:     Last Saturday in Apr. through Nov. 15. No rainbow trout less than 10 inches or greater than 16 inches total length may be kept. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.     5 trout, no more than 2 of which may be rainbow trout allowed.

Carmel River below Los Padres Dam:
(A) Carmel River tributaries below Los Padres Dam and main stem from Los Padres Dam to the bridge at Robles Del Rio/Esquiline roads (Rosie’s Bridge).     Closed to all fishing all year.
(B) Carmel River main stem below the bridge at Robles Del Rio/Esquiline roads (Rosie’s Bridge). Dec. 1 through Mar. 7, but only on Sat., Sun., Wed., legal holidays and opening and closing days. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.  2 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead allowed in possession  

Text From: 2013-2014 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations
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