California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous
Section 228.5 - Suction Dredge Use Classifications and Special Regulations

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 228.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Suction Dredge Use Classifications. For purposes of these regulations, the following classes of suction dredge use restrictions apply in California's lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers as specified:

(1) Class A:No dredging permitted at anytime.
(2) Class B:Open to dredging from July 1 through August 31.
(3) Class C:Open to dredging from June 1 through September 30.
(4) Class D:Open to dredging from July 1 through January 31.
(5) Class E:Open to dredging from September 1 through January 31.
(6) Class F:Open to dredging from July 1 through September 30.
(7) Class G:Open to dredging from September 1 through September 30.
(8) Class H:Open to dredging throughout the year.

(b) Suction Dredge Special Regulations. The Suction Dredge Use Classifications set forth in subdivision (a) apply for each of the rivers or streams in each of the counties listed below. Lakes and reservoirs statewide are Class H.

(1) Alameda

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams from Alameda Creek south to the Alameda-Santa Clara County line, unless otherwise noted belowC
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-680 and south of I-580, and above 1,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowD
Alameda CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo ViejoMainstem and all tributariesA
Codornices CreekMainstemA
Peralta CreekMainstemA
San Leandro CreekMainstem from San Francisco Bay upstream to Lake ChabotA
San Lorenzo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Sausal CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Ward CreekMainstemA

(2) Alpine

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Arnot CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Caples Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Caples LakeA
Carson River, East ForkMainstem and all tributaries from California-Nevada State Line to Carson Falls, unless otherwise notedG
Carson River, East ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Carson FallsA
Carson River, West ForkMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise noted belowG
Disaster CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Heenan Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Heenan LakeA
Mokelumne River, North ForkMainstem and all tributariesA
Murray Canyon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pleasant Valley CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Poison Flat CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Silver CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Pennsylvania CreekA
Silver Fork American RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Silver King CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Snodgrass CreekA
Silver Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Silver LakeA
Stanislaus River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Union ReservoirA
Truckee River, UpperMainstem and all tributariesA

(3) Amador

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple StreamsAll rivers and streams in the County west of Highway 49, unless otherwise noted belowC
Cole CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from North Fork Mokelumne RiverA
Cosumnes River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesD
Mokelumne RiverMainstem from Pardee Dam upstream to Highway 49D
Mokelumne River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Tiger Creek to Salt Springs Reservoir, except Cole CreekE
Mokelumne River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Salt Springs Reservoir upstream to Amador-Alpine County LineA
Silver Fork American RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Silver Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Silver LakeA
Tragedy CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(4) Butte

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowC
Butte CreekMainstem and all tributaries from County Line upstream to Centerville Head Dam, unless otherwise notedA
Butte CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Centerville Head Dam upstream to De Sabla Powerhouse, unless otherwise notedE
Butte CreekMainstem and all tributaries from De Sabla Powerhouse upstream to Bolt Creek, unless otherwise notedF
Butte CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Bolt Creek, unless otherwise notedA
Fall RiverMainstemA
Feather RiverMainstem to Lake OrovilleA
Feather River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Lake Oroville, unless otherwise notedD
Feather River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Lake Oroville, unless otherwise notedD
Feather River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Lake Oroville, unless otherwise notedD
Mill CreekMainstem and tributariesA
Pinkard CreekMainstem upstream of Lost Creek ReservoirA
Sacramento RiverMainstemF

(5) Calaveras

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of Highway 49, unless otherwise noted belowC
Calaveras River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries, except Jesus Maria CreekD
Calaveras River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesD
Forest CreekMainstem and all tributariesE
Jesus Maria CreekMainstem and all tributariesE
Mokelumne RiverMainstem from Pardee Dam upstream to Highway 49D
Mokelumne River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributaries, except Forest CreekD
Mokelumne River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Tiger Creek upstream to Salt Springs ReservoirE
Mokelumne River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Salt Springs ReservoirA
Mokelumne River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesD
Stanislaus River, North ForkMainstem and all tributariesD

(6) Colusa

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5, unless otherwise noted belowD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of I-5, unless otherwise noted belowF
Butte CreekMainstemA

(7) Contra Costa

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams west of I-680, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-680, unless otherwise noted belowF
Alhambra CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Garrity CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Mount Diablo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pacheco CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pinole CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Refugio CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Rodeo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Pablo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Walnut CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Wildcat CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(8) Del Norte

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowF
Blue CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Bummer Lake CreekMainstemA
Clarks CreekMainstemA
Copper CreekMainstemA
Coon CreekMainstemA
Craigs CreekMainstemA
Dominie CreekMainstemA
Eightmile CreekMainstemA
Griffin CreekMainstemA
Hurdygurdy CreekMainstemA
Jaqua CreekMainstemA
Jones CreekMainstemA
Klamath RiverMainstemF
Knopti CreekMainstemA
Mill CreekMainstem and its tributariesA
Monkey CreekMainstemA
Morrison CreekMainstemA
Myrtle CreekMainstemA
Patrick CreekMainstemA
Peacock CreekMainstemA
Quartz CreekMainstemA
Rock CreekMainstemA
Rowdy CreekMainstemA
Rowdy Creek, South ForkMainstemA
Savoy CreekMainstemA
Shelly CreekMainstemA
Smith River, Middle ForkMainstem from Smith River upstream to Middle Fork FallsA
Smith River, North ForkMainstemA
Smith River, South ForkMainstem from Smith River upstream to Quartz CreekA
Smith River, Siskiyou ForkMainstemA
Sultan CreekMainstemA
Special Closures for Thermal Refugia in Klamath River Watershed
A 200-foot radius* at the confluence of each of the following waters with the Klamath River is Class A:
Water
Hunter Creek
McGarvey Creek
Salt Creek

* Pursuant to Fish and Game Code 5653(d) it is unlawful to possess a vacuum or suction dredge in areas, or in or within 100 yards of waters, that are closed to the use of vacuum or suction dredges. Therefore, the effective closure at thermal refugia locations is a 500-foot radius from the center-line of the confluence of the tributary stream with the mainstem river.

(9) El Dorado

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
American River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributaries from North Fork American River upstream to Oxbow Dam, unless otherwise notedD
American River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Folsom Lake upstream to confluence with the Middle Fork American River, unless otherwise notedC
American River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Folsom Lake upstream to Slab Creek Reservoir, unless otherwise notedC
American River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Slab Creek Reservoir upstream to Kyburz, unless otherwise notedD
American River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Highway 50 Bridge at Riverton, unless otherwise notedC
Camp CreekMainstem and all tributaries from North Fork Cosumnes River upstream to Dennis CanyonD
Camp CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Dennis CanyonA
Cosumnes River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributariesD
Cosumnes River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries except Camp CreekD
Cosumnes River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesC
Glen Alpine CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Fallen Leaf LakeA
Ice House Reservoir tributariesAll waters draining to Ice House ReservoirA
Indian CreekMainstem and all tributariesD
Lake Tahoe tributariesAll waters draining to Lake Tahoe, unless otherwise notedG
Middle CreekMainstem from Silver Fork American RiverA
Pyramid CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Rock CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Rubicon RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Oxbow Dam to Parsley Bar CrossingD
Rubicon RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream from the Desolation Wilderness BoundaryA
Taylor CreekMainstem from Lake Tahoe to Fallen Leaf LakeA
Trout CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Saxon CreekA
Truckee River, UpperMainstem and all tributaries from Lake Tahoe upstream to El Dorado-Alpine County LineA
Webber CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(10) Fresno

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 4,000 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-5 between 1,000 to 4,000 feet, unless otherwise noted belowF
Water Description Class Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-5 less than 1,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5D
San Joaquin RiverMainstem upstream to Friant DamC
San Joaquin RiverMainstem between Redinger and Kerckhoff ReservoirsA
Jose CreekMainstem up to 4,000 feet elevationA

(11) Glenn

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5, unless otherwise noted belowF
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of I-5, unless otherwise noted belowC
Butte CreekMainstemA
Sacramento RiverMainstemF

(12) Humboldt

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowF
Blue CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Boise CreekMainstemA
Camp CreekMainstemA
Beaver CreekMainstemA
Eel RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Red Cap CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Special Closures for Thermal Refugia in Klamath River Watershed
A 200-foot radius* at the confluence of each of the following waters with the Klamath River is Class A:
Water
Aikens Creek
Blue Creek
Bluff Creek
Boise Creek
Camp Creek
Cappell Creek
Cheenitch Creek
Coon Creek
Crawford Creek
Donahue Flat Creek
Hopkins Creek
Ikes Creek
Miners Creek
Pearch Creek
Pecwan Creek
Pine Creek
Red Cap Creek
Roach Creek
Roselano Creek
Slate Creek
Trinity River
Tully Creek
Ullathorne Creek
Whitmore Creek
Wilson Creek

* Pursuant to Fish and Game Code 5653(d) it is unlawful to possess a vacuum or suction dredge in areas, or in or within 100 yards of waters, that are closed to the use of vacuum or suction dredges. Therefore, the effective closure at thermal refugia locations is a 500-foot radius from the center-line of the confluence of the tributary stream with the mainstem river.

(13) Imperial

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll shoreline pools and irrigation drains within one mile of the Salton SeaA
Colorado RiverMainstemA
San Felipe CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(14) Inyo

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Amargosa RiverMainstem upstream of Death Valley Road (CA 127)A
Antelope Spring CreekMainstemA
Baker CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Big Pine CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Birch Creek (drains to Deep Springs Valley)Mainstem and associated springs within Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Birch Creek (Bishop Creek tributary)Mainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Bishop CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Bishop Creek CanalAll canalE
Bishop Creek, North Fork (east of Bishop)Mainstem from Owens River upstream to Highway 6E
Cabin CreekMainstemA
China Ranch WashMainstemA
Cottonwood Creek (drains to Owens Lake)Mainstem and all tributaries upstream of Little Cottonwood CreekA
Cottonwood Creek (east of Highway 168)MainstemA
Diaz CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of John Muir Wilderness BoundaryA
Division CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Fish SloughMainstem, all tributaries, pools and springsA
Goodale CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Haiwee CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Hogback CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Horton CreekMainstem from Owens River upstream to Highway 395E
Horton CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Independence CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Leidy CreekMainstemA
Lone Pine CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Whitney Portal CampgroundA
McGee CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
McNally Canal1000 feet above and below Silver Canyon RoadE
Mule SpringsUpper and Lower Ponds, and spring channelsA
Oak CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Owens RiverMainstem above 3,500 feet elevation upstream to Inyo-Mono County LineE
Pine CreekMainstem downstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryE
Pine CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Rawson CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Red Mountain CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Rock CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Rock Creek, LowerMainstem and all tributaries between Owens River and Inyo-Mono County LineE
Sawmill CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Shannon Canyon CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Summit CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Taboose CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Thibaut CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Tinemaha CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Tuttle CreekMainstem and all tributaries in John Muir WildernessA
Warm SpringsUpper Pond, Lower Pond, Outflow Ditch and North DitchA

(15) Kern

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of Hwy 99, north of Hwy 58, and west of Hwy 14, unless otherwise noted belowF
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of Hwy 99, north of Hwy 58, south of Hwy 178, and west of Hwy 14 above 4,000 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of Hwy 99 and north of Hwy 178 above 4,000 feet elevationA
Kern River, South Fork (tributaries)All tributaries to the South Fork Kern River upstream of Lake Isabella and north of Hwy 178A

(16) Kings

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Garza CreekMainstem and all tributariesD
Avenal CreekMainstem and all tributariesD
Baby King CreekMainstem and all tributariesD
Big Tar CreekMainstem and all tributariesD

(17) Lake

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Bucknell CreekMainstemF
Butts CreekMainstem and all tributariesF
Cache CreekMainstem and all tributariesF
Clear Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Clear LakeE
Eel RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream from the Lake-Mendocino County Line to Lake PillsburyF

(18) Lassen

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Ash CreekMainstemA
Beaver CreekMainstem and all tributariesC
Cedar CreekMainstem and all tributariesE
Cottonwood CreekMainstemA
Hamilton BranchMainstem from Lassen-Plumas County Line upstream to Highway 147D
Horse CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Pit River upstream to Little ValleyC
Pine CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pit RiverMainstem and all tributaries from Horse Creek upstream to Lassen-Modoc County LineC
Pit River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesE
Secret CreekMainstem and all tributariesD
Smoke CreekMainstemD
Willow CreekMainstem and all tributariesE

(19) Los Angeles

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the Los Angeles River watershed, unless otherwise noted belowE
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in San Gabriel Mountains south of SR-2, unless otherwise noted belowE
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the San Gabriel River watershed, unless otherwise noted belowE
Alder CreekMainstem from Big Tujunga Creek upstream to Mule ForkA
Aliso CanyonMainstem within Angeles National ForestA
Arrastre CanyonMainstemA
Arroyo SequitMainstem and all tributariesA
Bear Canyon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Bear GulchMainstemA
Big Mermaids CreekMainstemA
Big Rock Creek, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Big Rock CreekA
Big Tujunga CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Hansen Flood Control Basin upstream to Big Tujunga ReservoirE
Big Tujunga CreekMainstem from Big Tujunga Reservoir upstream to Alder CreekA
Boquet CreekMainstem from Santa Clara River upstream to Boquet ReservoirA
Castaic CreekMainstem from Santa Clara River upstream to I-5 crossingA
Castaic CreekMainstem from Castaic Lake upstream to Bear CanyonA
Cattle Canyon CreekMainstemA
Cow Canyon CreekMainstemA
Devil's CanyonMainstemA
Fish CreekMainstem from Castaic Creek upstream to Cienega SpringA
Fish Canyon CreekMainstemA
Little Rock CreekMainstem and all tributaries, from Little Rock ReservoirA
Malibu CreekMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedE
Malibu CreekMainstem from Pacific Ocean upstream to Rindge DamA
Mill CreekMainstem from Big Tujunga Creek upstream to Monte Cristo CreekA
Pacoima Canyon CreekMainstem upstream from Pacoima ReservoirE
Piru CreekMainstem from Pyramid Reservoir upstream to Lockwood CreekA
Piru CreekMainstem from Lake Piru upstream to Fish CreekA
San Dimas Canyon CreekMainstem upstream to the San Dimas Reservoir damE
San Francisquito CanyonMainstemA
San Gabriel River, East ForkMainstem and all tributaries from San Gabriel Reservoir upstream to Cattle Canyon CreekE
San Gabriel River, East ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Cattle Canyon CreekA
San Gabriel River, West ForkMainstem upstream from San Gabriel ReservoirA
Santa Clara RiverMainstem upstream of Los Angeles-Ventura County lineA
Topanga CreekMainstem from Pacific Ocean to Topanga Canyon Blvd crossing near Cuesta Cala RoadA
Vincent GulchMainstem and tributariesA

(20) Madera

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 4,000 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County from 1,000 to 4,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowF
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 1,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowH
San Joaquin RiverMainstemC
San Joaquin RiverMainstem between Redinger and Kerckhoff ReservoirsA

(21) Marin

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Corte Madera CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Coyote CreekAll mainstem from San Pablo Bay upstream to Flamingo Road crossingA
Creamery Bay CreekMainstemA
Easkoot CreekMainstemA
East Schooner CreekMainstemA
Estero AmericanoMainstem and all tributariesA
Estero San AntonioMainstemA
Home Ranch CreekMainstemA
Laguna CreekMainstemA
Lagunitas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
McKinnon GulchMainstemA
Miller CreekMainstemA
Millerton GulchMainstem and all tributariesA
Morse GulchMainstemA
Muddy Hollow CreekMainstemA
Novato CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Petaluma RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Pine Gulch CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Redwood CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Clemente CreekMainstemD
San Rafael CreekMainstemD
Stemple CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Stinson GulchMainstemA
Walker CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
WilkinsMainstemA

(22) Mariposa

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 5,000 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County from 2,000 to 5,000 feet elevationD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 2,000 feet elevationF

(23) Mendocino

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowF
Albion RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Big RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Big Salmon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Caspar CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Cottaneva CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Dehaven CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Doyle CreekMainstem from Pacific OceanA
Elk CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Eel RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Garcia RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Gualala RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Hardy CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Hare CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Howard CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Juan CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Little RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Little Salmon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Navarro RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Noyo RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Pudding CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Russian GulchMainstem and all tributariesA
Russian RiverMainstem and all tributaries, excluding East Fork Russian River above Coyote DamA
Ten Mile RiverMainstem and all tributaries from Pacific OceanA
Usal CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Pacific OceanA
Wages CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Pacific OceanA

(24) Merced

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5, unless otherwise noted belowD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of Highway 99, unless otherwise noted belowC
Merced RiverMainstemC
San Joaquin RiverMainstem and all tributariesC

(25) Modoc

StreamDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Ash CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Boles CreekMainstemA
Willow CreekMainstemA
Lost River mainstemMainstem from Clear Lake Reservoir upstream to California-Oregon State LineA
Lost River tributariesAll tributariesD
Pit RiverMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedF
Turner CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Willow CreekMainstem from Goose LakeA
Lassen CreekMainstem from Goose LakeA
Davis CreekMainstem from Goose LakeA
Pine CreekMainstem from Goose LakeA
Cottonwood CreekMainstem from Goose LakeA

(26) Mono

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
pUnnamed CreeksMainstem of unnamed creeks between Dechambeau Creek and Beartrack CreekA
Unnamed Creeks (Owens River/Lake Crowley drainage)Mainstem and tributaries of all unnamed creeks within Inyo National Forest, from Willfred Creek west to Deadman CreekA
Unnamed Creeks (Owens River/Lake Crowley drainage)Mainstem and tributaries of all unnamed Creeks within Inyo National Forest, from Dry Creek south to Little Hot CreekA
Unnamed Creek (drains to Mono Lake)Mainstem and all tributaries of unnamed creek west of Dry CreekA
Unnamed CreeksMainstem and all tributaries, unnamed Creeks east of Lower Rock Creek, from Witcher Creek south to Mono-Inyo County LineA
Adobe CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Birch CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Buckeye CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Buckeye Hot SpringA
Buckeye CreekMainstem and all tributaries downstream of Buckeye Hot SpringG
ByDay CreekMainstemA
Convict CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Cowcamp CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Crooked CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Lake CrowleyA
Dechambeau CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Desert Creek (drains to Fourmile Hill Creek -- Nevada)Mainstem and all tributariesG
Dexter CreekMainstem and all tributaries south of Highway 120A
Driveway CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Dry CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Dunderberg CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
East Walker RiverMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedG
Fish SloughMainstem, all tributaries, pools and springsA
Green CreekMainstem and all tributaries above Dynamo PondA
Grouse CreekMainstem and all tributaries above Highway 395A
Hilton CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Hot Creek (Little Walker River tributary north of Bridgeport)Mainstem and all tributaries above Little Walker RiverG
Hot Creek (Owens River tributary)Mainstem and all tributaries downstream of Forest Service Road 3S07E
Hot Creek (Owens River tributary)Mainstem and all tributaries upstream of downstream of Forest Service Road 3S07A
Junction CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Labrosse CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Laurel CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Leidy CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Lee Vining CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Little Hot CreekMainstem from Owens River upstream to Inyo National Forest BoundaryE
Little Hot CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream to Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Little Walker RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Willow FlatA
Mammoth CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Hot CreekA
McGee CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
McLaughlin CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Mill Creek (drains to West Walker River)Mainstem and all tributariesA
Mill Creek (drains to Mono Lake)Mainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Molybdnite CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Dry CreekA
Murphy CreekMainstemA
North Canyon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
O'Harrel Canyon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Owens RiverMainstem from Inyo-Mono County Line to Dry Creek confluenceE
Owens RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Dry CreekA
Poison CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
River Spring LakesAll ponds in Sections 19, 24 and 30, T01N, R31EA
Robinson CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Twin LakesA
Robinson CreekMainstem and all tributaries downstream of Twin LakesG
Rock CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Rush CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
Sawmill CreekMainstem and all tributaries within Inyo National ForestA
Silver CreekMainstemA
Slinkard CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Virginia CreekMainstem and all tributaries above Toiyabe National Forest BoundaryA
Walker CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Highway 395A
West Walker River and tributariesAll Mainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedG
West Walker River tributariesAll tributaries above 7,000 feet, unless otherwise notedA
Wilfred CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Inyo National Forest BoundaryA
Wolf CreekMainstemA

(27) Monterey

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams west of Hwy 101A
Multiple watersAll rivers and streams east of Hwy 101, unless otherwise noted belowD
Salinas RiverMainstem and all tributaries on the west side of the Salinas RiverA

(28) Napa

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Napa RiverMainstem and all tributariesA

(29) Nevada

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Bear RiverMainstem and all tributaries from Camp Far West upstream to Lake CombieC
Deer CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Nevada-Yuba County Line upstream to Lake WildwoodA
Dry CreekMainstem and all tributariesC
East Fork CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Faucherie Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Faucherie LakeA
Fordyce Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Fordyce LakeA
Independence Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Independence LakeA
Macklin CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Rattlesnake CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Truckee RiverMainstemG
Truckee River tributariesAll tributaries, unless otherwise notedG
Yuba RiverMainstem downstream of Englebright ReservoirA
Yuba RiverMainstem and all tributaries from Englebright Reservoir upstream to the North Fork Yuba River and Middle Fork Yuba River confluenceC
Yuba River, MiddleMainstem and all tributaries from Nevada-Yuba County Line upstream to Milton Reservoir, unless otherwise notedD
Yuba River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Yuba River upstream to Lake SpauldingD

(30) Orange

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowE
Cristianitos CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of San Diego County lineA
San Juan CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Santiago CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Irvine LakeA
Talega CreekMainstemA

(31) Placer

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll streams in County further west than the intersection of I-80 and Placer Hills Road, unless otherwise noted belowC
American River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributaries upstream from North Fork American River, unless otherwise notedD
American River, Middle ForkMainstem upstream from Oxbox Reservoir to Anderson DamF
American River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Folsom Lake upstream to Lake Clementine DamC
American River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Lake Clementine Dam to Big Valley CanyonD
Lake Tahoe tributariesAll waters draining to Lake TahoeG
Pole CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Rubicon RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Oxbow Dam to Parsley Bar crossingD
Truckee RiverMainstem and all tributariesG

(32) Plumas

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise notedH
Antelope Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Antelope LakeA
Big RavineMainstem and all tributariesA
Boulder Creek (Little North Fork of Middle Fork Feather River tributary)Mainstem and all tributariesA
Cooks CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Dark RavineMainstem and all tributariesA
Fall RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Feather River, Middle ForkMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedD
Feather River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Plumas-Butte County Line to East Branch of North Fork Feather River, unless otherwise notedD
Feather River, South ForkMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedD
Frazier CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Gray Eagle CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Grizzly CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Last Chance CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Lights Creek, West BranchMainstem and all tributariesA
Mill CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from the Bucks Lake Wilderness BoundaryA
Rock Creek, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesA
Rowland CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Silver CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Slate CreekMainstem and all tributaries from the Yuba-Plumas County line upstream to Rabbit CreekD
Slate CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Rabbit Creek (including Rabbit Creek)A
Sulphur CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Warner CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Wolf CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(33) Riverside

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the Aliso-San Onofre watershed, unless otherwise noted belowE
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the Santa Ana River watershed, unless otherwise notedE
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the Santa Margarita River watershed, unless otherwise notedE
Multiple WatersAll shoreline pools and irrigation drains within one mile of the Salton SeaA
Andreas CreekMainstem above 4,000 feet elevationA
Arroyo Seco CreekMainstem upstream of Vail LakeA
Bautista CreekMainstem, upstream from Fairview Ave crossingA
Colorado RiverMainstemA
Indian CreekMainstem upstream of Lake FulmorA
Rialto DrainMainstemE
Salt CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Jacinto RiverMainstem from Sand Canyon upstream to Soboba Indian Reservation boundaryA
San Jacinto River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries above 4,000 feet elevationA
San Juan CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Mateo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Santa Ana RiverMainstem upstream of N Lakeview Ave. crossingE
Santa Ana RiverMainstem upstream of Prado Flood Control BasinE
Tahquitz CreekMainstem upstream from Willow CreekA
Temecula CreekMainstem upstream from Vail LakeA
Whitewater RiverMainstem upstream from Colorado River AqueductA
Willow CreekMainstemA
Wilson CreekMainstem from Vail Lake upstream to Cahuilla CreekA

(34) Sacramento

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowC
Sacramento RiverMainstemF
American RiverMainstem from Sacramento River upstream to Nimbus DamA

(35) San Benito

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Pacheco CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pajaro RiverMainstemA

(36) San Bernardino

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the Santa Ana River watershed, unless otherwise noted belowE
Amargosa RiverMainstem from SR-127 crossing upstream to Old Spanish Trail crossing in Tecopa (Inyo Co)A
Amargosa RiverMainstem from San Bernadino-Inyo County line upstream to Saratoga SpringsA
Barton Creek, East ForkMainstemA
Cajon Wash Mainstem and all tributaries A City CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Highland Ave crossingA
Colorado RiverMainstemA
Day CanyonMainstem and all tributariesA
Deep CreekMainstem from West Fork Mojave upstream to Holcomb CreekA
Grass Valley CreekMainstemA
Horsethief CreekMainstemA
Juniper SpringsAllA
Kinley CreekMainstemA
Little Horsethief CreekMainstemA
Lytle CreekMainstem upstream to Miller NarrowsA
Mojave RiverMainstem from Rock Springs Road crossing to Mojave River Forks DamA
Mojave River, West ForkMainstem and all tributaries, upstream from Silverwood LakeA
Mojave River, West ForkMainstem from Mojave River Forks Dam to SR-173 crossingA
Shay Creek and VicinityMainstem upstream from Baldwin Lake. Vicinity includes Shay Pond, Sugarloaf Pond, Wiebe Pond, Motorcycle Pond, and Baldwin LakeA

(37) San Diego

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll coastal drainages and their tributaries from San Mateo Creek south to the Santa Margarita RiverE
Agua Caliente
CreekMainstemA
Arroyo Seco CreekMainstemA
Boden CanyonMainstemA
Borrego Palm
CanyonMainstemA
Campo CreekMainstem upstream of Campo LakeA
Canebrake WashMainstemA
Cristianitos CreekMainstemA
Cottonwood CreekMainstem from Morena Reservoir upstream to I-8 crossing at Buckman SpringsA
Cottonwood CreekMainstem from U.S.-Mexico border upstream to Barret LakeA
De Luz CreekMainstem from Camp De Luz Road crossing upstream to Camp Pendleton BoundaryA
Guejito CreekMainstemA
Horsethief CanyonMainstemA
Keys CreekMainstemA
Kitchen CreekMainstemA
La Posta CreekMainstem upstream of Morena ReservoirA
Morena CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Palla CreekMainstemA
Peterson CanyonMainstem and all tributariesA
Pine Valley CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Barret ReservoirA
San Diego RiverMainstem from SR-67 crossing upstream to El Capitan LakeA
San Diego RiverMainstem from El Capitan Lake to Temescal Creek (includes Cedar Creek)A
San Dieguito RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of I-15 crossingA
San Felipe CreekMainstemA
San Luis Rey RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
San Vicente CreekMainstem from San Vicente Reservoir upstream to Vista Vicente Road crossingA
Santa Margarita RiverMainstem upstream of De Luz Road crossingA
Santa Ysabel CreekMainstem from Santa Maria Creek upstream to Temescal CreekA
Santa Ysabel CreekMainstem upstream from Lake SutherlandA
Sweetwater RiverMainstem from Sycuan Resort upstream to Loveland ReservoirA
Sweetwater RiverMainstem upstream from Loveland ReservoirA
Talega CreekMainstemA
Taylor CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Temecula CreekMainstemA
Temescal CreekMainstemA
Tijuana RiverMainstemA
Viejas CreekMainstem from Sweetwater River upstream to Viejas Indian ReservationA

(38) San Francisco

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH

(39) San Joaquin

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowC
Multiple WatersAll waters south of I-580D
San Joaquin RiverMainstemF
Mokelumne RiverMainstem from Burella Road upstream to Camache DamA

(40) San Luis Obispo

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams west of Hwy 101A
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of Hwy 101 and south of Highway 41, unless otherwise noted belowD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of Hwy 101 and north of Highway 41, unless otherwise noted belowH
Arroyo Grande CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pismo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Salinas RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of confluence with the Estrella River (not including Estrella River)A
San Luis Obispo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Santa Maria RiverMainstemA

(41) San Mateo

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams west of I-280, unless otherwise noted belowD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-280, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams east of I-280 above 200 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowD
Ano Nuevo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo Canada VerdeMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo De En MedioMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo De Los FrijolesMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo OjoMainstem and all tributariesA
Belmont CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Calera CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Cascade CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Colma CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Cordilleras CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Easton CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Frenchman's CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Gazos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Green Oaks CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Laurel CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Lobitos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Martini CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Milagra CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Mills CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Montara BeachMainstem and all tributariesA
Pescadero CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pilarcitos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Point MontaraMainstem and all tributariesA
Pomponio CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Purisima CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Francisquito CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Gregorio CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Mateo CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Pedro CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Vicente CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Sanchez CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Tunitas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Whitehouse CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Yankee Jim GulchMainstem and all tributariesA

(42) Santa Barbara

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll coastal drainages from Jalama Creek in the north to Rincon Lagoon in the south, unless otherwise noted belowA
Abel CanyonMainstem and all tributariesA
Alisal CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
El Jaro CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Foresters LeapMainstem and all tributariesA
Hilton CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Indian CreekMainstemA
Judell CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Mono CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Quiota CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Antonio CreekMainstem, from mouth up to and including Barka SloughA
San Lucas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Santa Maria RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Santa Ynez RiverMainstem, from the mouth to Lake CachumaA
Santa Ynez RiverMainstem upstream of Gibraltar ReservoirA
Siquoc RiverMainstem and all tributariesA

(43) Santa Clara

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams below 1,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowC
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams above 1,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowD
Adobe CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Alamitos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Arroyo HondaMainstem and all tributariesA
Berryessa CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Calabazas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Caleros CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Carnadero CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Coyote CreekMainstemA
Guadalupe CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Guadalupe RiverMainstemA
Llagas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Los Gatos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Silver CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Matadero CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pacheco CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Permanente CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pescadero CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Francisquito CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Sargent CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Stevens CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Penetencia CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Uvas CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(44) Santa Cruz

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Aptos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Arana Gulch CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Baldwin CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Corralitos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Coward CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Davenport Landing CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Green Valley CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Laguna CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Liddell CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Majors CreekMainstem upstream of SR-1 crossingA
Mattos CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Molino CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Pajaro RiverMainstemA
Pescadero CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Salsipuedes CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
San Lorenzo RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
San Vicente CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Scott CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Soquel CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Waddell CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Wilder CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Yellow Bank CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(45) Shasta

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 5,000 feet, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 5,000 feet, unless otherwise noted belowD
Battle CreekMainstem and tributaries, unless otherwise noted belowA
Battle Creek, North ForkMainstem and tributaries upstream to Lake McCumberA
Beegum CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Clear CreekMainstem from Sacramento River upstream to Whiskeytown DamA
Cottonwood CreekMainstemF
Fall RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Hat CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
McCloud RiverMainstem and tributaries from Bundoora Springs upstream of Lake McCloud Dam to upper end of Colby MeadowsA
Old Cow CreekMainstem upstream to Old Cow Creek MeadowsA
Pit RiverMainstem from Shasta Lake upstream to Fall River MillsC
Pit RiverMainstem from Fall River Mills to Shasta-Lassen County LineA
Rock CreekMainstemA
Sacramento RiverMainstem from Shasta-Tehama County Line upstream to Keswick DamA
Sacramento River tributariesAll tributaries to the Sacramento River from the Shasta-Tehama County Line to Keswick Dam, unless otherwise notedC
Screwdriver CreekMainstemA
Sucker Springs CreekMainstemA

(46) Sierra

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Sulphur CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Slate CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from the Plumas, Sierra, and Yuba county lines to Rabbit CreekD
Slate CreekMainstem and all tributaries upstream from Rabbit CreekA
Frazier CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Yuba River, MiddleMainstem and all tributaries from Sierra-Yuba County Line upstream to Milton ReservoirD
Yuba River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from Sierra-Yuba County Line upstream to Ladies Canyon CreekD
Independence Lake tributariesAll waters draining to Independence LakeA
Truckee RiverMainstem and all tributariesG
Long Valley CreekMainstem and all tributariesE

(47) Siskiyou

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 4,000 feet, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 4,000 feet, unless otherwise noted belowF
Salmon River, South ForkMainstem from French Creek upstream to St. Claire CreekA
Salmon RiverMainstem upstream to Freight Train Rapid at river mile 8 (RM8)A
Applegate RiverMainstem and all tributariesC
Beaver CreekMainstemA
Bogus CreekMainstemA
Bybee CreekMainstemA
Cade CreekMainstemA
Camp CreekMainstemA
Canyon CreekMainstemA
China CreekMainstemA
Clear CreekMainstemA
Cottonwood Creek (tributary to Klamath River)MainstemA
Dillon CreekMainstemA
Dunn CreekMainstemA
Elk Creek (tributary to Klamath River)MainstemA
Fort Goff CreekMainstemA
French CreekMainstemA
Grider CreekMainstemA
Horse CreekMainstemA
Humbug CreekMainstemA
Illinois River, East ForkMainstemA
Independence CreekMainstemA
Indian Creek (tributary to Klamath River)MainstemA
Jenny CreekMainstem from Iron Gate Reservoir upstream to California-Oregon State LineA
King CreekMainstemA
Klamath RiverMainstem from Iron Gate Reservoir upstream to California-Oregon State LineA
Little Grider CreekMainstemA
Little Horse CreekMainstemA
Portuguese CreekMainstemA
Seiad CreekMainstem upstream to the confluence of the East and West Forks of Seiad CreekA
Shackleford CreekMainstemA
Shasta RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of County Road A12A
Stanshaw CreekMainstemA
Sugar CreekMainstemA
Thompson CreekMainstemA
Titus CreekMainstemA
Ukonom CreekMainstemA
Walker CreekMainstemA
Wooley CreekMainstem and tributariesA

Special Closures for Thermal Refugia in the Salmon River Watershed A 200-foot radius* at the confluence of each of the following waters with the Salmon River (or its tributaries) is designated Class A:

Water NameLocation in Salmon River Watershed
Big CreekConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Black Bear CreekConfluence with South Fork Salmon River
Butler CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Crapo CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Eddy GulchConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Horn CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Indian CreekConfluence with South Fork Salmon River
Jackass GulchConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Jessups GulchConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Jones GulchConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Little North
Fork Salmon RiverConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Knownothing
CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
Matthews CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
McNeal CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
Merrill CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Methodist CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
Monte CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Morehouse CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Nordheimer CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Plummer CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
Sainte Claire CreekConfluence with South Fork of Salmon River
Shiltos CreekConfluence with North Fork of Salmon River
Somes CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River
Wooley CreekConfluence with mainstem of Salmon River

Special Closures for Thermal Refugia in Klamath River Watershed A 200-foot radius* at the confluence of each of the following waters and the Klamath River is designated Class A:

Water Name

Aubrey Creek

Barkhouse Creek

Beaver Creek

Bogus Creek

Cade Creek

Canyon Creek

China Creek

Clear Creek

Coon Creek

Cottonwood Creek

Crawford Creek

Dillon Creek

Doggett Creek

Dona Creek

Elk Creek

Elliott Creek

Empire Creek

Fort Goff Creek

Grider Creek

Halverson Creek

Horse Creek

Humbug Creek

Independence Creek

Indian Creek

Irving Creek

King Creek

Kohl Creek

Kuntz Creek

Ladds Creek

Little Grider Creek

Little Horse Creek

Little Humbug Creek

Lumgrey Creek

McKinney Creek

Mill Creek

Natuket Creek

Negro Creek

O'Neil Creek

Oak Flat Creek

Portuguese Creek

Reynolds Creek

Rock Creek

Rogers Creek

Salmon River

Sandy Bar Creek

Scott River

Seiad Creek

Shasta River

Stanshaw Creek

Swillup Creek

Teneyck Creek

Thomas Creek

Thompson Creek

Ti Creek

Titus Creek

Tom Martin Creek

Ukonom Creek

Walker Creek

Wilson Creek

* Pursuant to Fish and Game Code 5653(d) it is unlawful to possess a vacuum or suction dredge in areas, or in or within 100 yards of waters, that are closed to the use of vacuum or suction dredges. Therefore, the effective closure at thermal refugia locations is a 500-foot radius from the center-line of the confluence of the tributary stream with the mainstem river.

(48) Solano

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 300 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowH
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 300 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowD
Cordelia SloughMainstem and all tributariesA
Frank Horan SloughMainstem and all tributariesA
Green Valley CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Napa RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Suisun CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(49) Sonoma

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowD
Estero AmericanoMainstem and all tributariesA
Fort Ross CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Gualala RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Kolmer GulchMainstem and all tributariesA
Petaluma RiverMainstem and all tributariesA
Russian RiverMainstem and all tributaries, excluding Dry Creek above Warm Springs DamA
Russian Gulch CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Salmon CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Schell CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Sonoma CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Tolay CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(50) Stanislaus

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5D
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of I-5, unless otherwise notedH
San Joaquin RiverMainstemC
Stanislaus RiverMainstem upstream to Tulloch DamC
Tuolumne RiverMainstem upstream to La Grange DamC

(51) Sutter

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowC
Butte CreekMainstemA
Feather RiverMainstemA
Sacramento RiverMainstemF

(52) Tehama

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowF
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of State Hwy 32A
Antelope CreekMainstemA
Antelope Creek, South ForkMainstem upstream to South Fork Gun ClubA
Antelope Creek, North ForkMainstem upstream to Judd CreekA
Beegum CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Butte CreekMainstem and all tributaries from Tehama-Butte County LineA
Carter CreekMainstem from Deer CreekA
Colby CreekMainstem from Tehama-Butte County LineA
Deer CreekMainstem from Sacramento River to Deer Creek FallsA
Mill CreekMainstem from Sacramento River to Lassen National Park BoundaryA
Sacramento RiverMainstem from Tehama-Butte County Line to Tehama-Shasta County LineA
Willow CreekMainstemA

(53) Trinity

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowF
Big French CreekMainstemA
Browns CreekMainstemA
Canyon CreekMainstem from confluence with Trinity River, upstream to Rarick GulchA
Dutch CreekMainstemA
Grass Valley CreekMainstemA
Indian CreekMainstem to confluence with South Fork Indian CreekA
Manzanita CreekMainstemA
New RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream from East Fork New RiverA
New River, East ForkMainstem and all tributariesA
Price CreekMainstemA
Reading CreekMainstemA
Rush CreekMainstemA
Soldier CreekMainstemA
Trinity RiverConfluence with Klamath River to the South Fork Trinity RiverA
Trinity RiverMainstem from South Fork Trinity River upstream to North Fork Trinity RiverD
Trinity RiverMainstem from North Fork Trinity River upstream to Grass Valley CreekC
Trinity RiverMainstem and all tributaries from confluence with Grass Valley Creek upstream to Lewiston DamA
Trinity RiverMainstem and all tributaries upstream of Lewiston DamD
Trinity River, East Fork of North ForkMainstem from North Fork Trinity River upstream to Enterprise Mine at Noonan GulchA
Trinity River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries to the wilderness boundary at Hobo GulchA
Trinity River, South ForkMainstem and all tributariesA
Weaver CreekMainstem and all tributariesA

(54) Tulare

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 4,000 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County between 1,000 and 4,000 feet elevationF
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 1,000 feet elevationH

(55) Tuolumne

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County above 5,500 feet elevationA
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County from 2,000 feet to 5,500 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowD
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County below 2,000 feet elevation, unless otherwise noted belowF
Delaney Creek (Tuolumne River tributary)MainstemA
Six Bit GulchMainstem and all tributariesB
Rebecca Creek (tributary to Don Pedro Reservoir)MainstemB
Minnow Creek (tributary to Don Pedro Reservoir)MainstemB

(56) Ventura

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County, unless otherwise noted belowH
Agua Blanca CreekMainstemA
Hopper CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Las Virgenes CreekMainstemA
Magu LagoonMainstem from Pacific Ocean to SR-1 crossingA
Malibu CreekMainstem and all tributaries, unless otherwise notedE
Piru CreekMainstem from Pyramid Reservoir to Lockwood CreekA
Santa Clara RiverMainstem from Pacific Ocean to Piru CreekA
Santa Paula CreekMainstemA
Sespe CreekMainstem and all tributariesA
Sisar CreekMainstemA
Ventura RiverMainstem and all tributariesA

(57) Yolo

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County east of I-5 or I-505 (whichever is further west), unless otherwise noted belowC
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of I-5 or I-505 (whichever is further west), unless otherwise noted belowF
Sacramento RiverMainstemF

(58) Yuba

WaterDescriptionClass
Multiple WatersAll rivers and streams in the County west of Bullards Bar Reservoir, unless otherwise noted belowC
Dry CreekMainstem upstream to Merle Collins ReservoirA
Sacramento RiverMainstemF
Slate CreekMainstem and all tributaries from the North Fork Yuba River upstream to Yuba-Plumas County LineD
Yuba RiverMainstem from Feather River to Englebright ReservoirA
Yuba River, MiddleMainstem from Yuba River upstream to Yuba-Sierra County LineD
Yuba River, North ForkMainstem and all tributaries from New Bullards Bar Reservoir upstream to Yuba-Sierra County LineD

1. New section filed 5-27-94; operative 5-27-94 (Register 94, No. 21).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(7), repealer and new subsections (b)-(b)(58) and repealer of subsections (c)-(d)(114) filed 4-27-2012; operative 4-27-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 17).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5653 and 5653.9, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 5653- 5653.9, Fish and Game Code.

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