What are the fishing, hunting and firearm regulations on the Inyo National Forest?
The California Department of Fish and Game regulates hunting and fishing on Inyo National Forest lands. Check with their office in Bishop at 760-872-1171 or look on the CA DFG website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/. Most streams and lakes on the Inyo National Forest are open for fishing from the last weekend in April through the end of October each year. Some waters in southern Inyo County open in early March. The Owens River from Pleasant Valley Reservoir south is open to fishing year-round, although some special regulations apply in some areas. Contact the Department of Fish and Game for more information. Hunting regulations vary depending on area and species. Contact the Department of Fish and Game for open hunting seasons. The Inyo National Forest does restrict the use of firearms in some areas. Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury or damaging property is prohibited: • In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, develop
