American River, Lower

What is a serving?

The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.

= high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week  Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.

Note: It is only legal to keep hatchery steelhead and only in select waters. Hatchery steelhead are identified by a missing adipose fin and healed scar in the location of the missing fin. All wild steelhead must be released unharmed.

Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Regulations for salmon, steelhead, striped bass, and white sturgeon, including legal sizes, bag and possession limits, and seasons, which can vary from year to year.