Yosemite, CA \u2014 A change in policy allows more opportunities for fishing in Yosemite.<\/p>\n
Park officials will no longer prohibit fishing during the winter months in the rivers and streams to expand recreation and align with California state rules. Previously, there was typically an offseason between mid-November and late April.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese updates expand recreational\u00a0opportunities\u00a0while maintaining our responsibility to protect Yosemite\u2019s natural resources,\u201d said\u00a0Yosemite National Park\u00a0Superintendent Ray McPadden. \u201cVisitors can now enjoy fishing throughout the year, including in areas like Hetch Hetchy, with regulations that are easier to understand and more consistent with state guidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Hetch Hetchy\u00a0area of the park\u00a0offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a more remote setting with\u00a0relatively easy\u00a0access compared to other backcountry locations. However, parking is limited, and park officials note that anglers should exercise caution moving along the rocky waterline of the reservoir.<\/p>\n
There are still area-specific regulations, including gear restrictions, catch-and-release requirements for certain species, and limits designed to reduce the spread of non-native fish. Those rules will continue in an effort to support long-term ecosystem health.<\/p>\n
Also, artificial lures with barbless hooks are required in Yosemite Valley, South Fork Merced River, and the Tuolumne River, including all tributary streams. Rainbow trout are catch-and-release only in Yosemite Valley and the South Fork Merced River.<\/p>\n
Yosemite National Park does not allow hunting, and that policy remains unchanged.<\/p>\n
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