Persons desiring to fish in the waters of the Sequoia National Park must
secure a fishing license, as required by the laws of California. These
laws provide that every person over the age of 18 who obtains fish
without procuring a license is guilty of a misdemeanor. The license fee
for residents is $2; for nonresidents, $3; and for aliens, $5. These
licenses may be obtained from any county clerk, from the State board of
fish and game commissioners, or from the representative of the
commission at the general store in Giant Forest.
Fishing bulletins for the current year pertaining to park fishing
regulations may be obtained at entrance checking stations, park
headquarters, or from rangers.
Park regulations as to daily catch, etc., are identical with those of
the State for the district by which the parks are surrounded, excepting
in some areas where excessive demand necessitates reduction of the daily
limit. Fishermen should obtain special bulletins at the park entrance
stations.
Fishing is permitted in all the streams and lakes of the Sequoia
National Park except in a few waters which are closed in order to
increase the supply of fish. Information as to these closed waters will
be found posted at ranger stations and near the waters.
In the early part of the season excellent fishing may be had in an
hour's hike from Giant Forest. Later in the season it is necessary to go
farther afield, but the skillful angler is generally able to take the
limit.
Rainbow, Loch Leven, eastern brook, German brown, and golden are the
varieties of trout found in the park. The golden trout of Golden Trout
Creek has been introduced into several creeks and has done well.