Fishing, hunting and educational tours are on the June schedule through the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Officials remind all outdoor enthusiasts that the calendar items are subject to change.
Various Days
Kokanee Salmon at Stampede Reservoir, CA-89, Truckee. In May 2025, 50,000 kokanee fingerlings with clipped adipose fins were released into Stampede Reservoir. Anglers who catch kokanee from now through 2028 are encouraged to report their catch, whether the fish has a clipped fin or not. Your reports help CDFW understand how stocking contributes to the kokanee fishery. For more information, visit CDFW’s Fishing for Kokanee page or contact rachel.fichman@wildlife.ca.gov.
June 6-14
California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW). Join agencies and organizations across the state to take action to protect California from the environmental and economic impacts caused by non-native invasive species. Action Week events include habitat restoration and invasive species removal projects, community scientist surveys and field outings. All events are open to the public, and some require pre-registration. The list of events can be found on the CISAW web page.
June 10
Fishing in the City Clinic, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Howe Community Park, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento. It’s catfish season in Sacramento. Join CDFW at Youth Beginner Fishing Clinics, held monthly at local parks through September. These free fishing clinics are for beginners ages 5-15 to learn the basics of fishing, casting, conservation and more. Everything needed is provided, and clinics are held rain or shine. To learn more about Fishing in the City and to register for a Sacramento area clinic, visit the Sacramento Fishing in the City page. To learn more about Fishing in the City opportunities in other areas, visit CDFW’s Fishing in the City page.
June 13
The Klamath Management Zone (KMZ) and the Fort Bragg Management Zone both open for recreational ocean salmon fishing with a regional harvest guideline of 3,900 Chinook in the KMZ and 5,100 for Fort Bragg. Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching the area specific harvest guideline, with a minimum size limit of 20 inches total length. For more information, visit the Ocean Salmon web page or call either the CDFW Ocean Salmon Regulations Hotline at (707) 576-3429 or the National Marine Fisheries Service Ocean Salmon Regulations Hotline at (800) 662-9825. For questions, email ocean.salmon@wildlife.ca.gov.
June 16 — Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) access permit applications on sale for fall elk hunts. You can now apply for fall elk hunts offered through the SHARE program. Hunters will have new and increased opportunities this fall with the addition of two new SHARE properties in San Benito and Mendocino counties. A $15.12 non-refundable application fee is charged for each hunt choice. For more information, visit the SHARE page.
June 17-18
California Fish and Game Commission Committee Meeting, 9 a.m. June 17 and 8:30 a.m. June 18, California Natural Resources Headquarters Building, Second Floor, 715 P Street, Sacramento. The meeting will also be held via webinar/teleconference. For more information, visit the FGC website.
June 20
Walk-N-Wade Tour at Los Banos Wildlife Area, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Grasslands Environmental Education Center, 18110 Henry Miller Road, Los Banos. Join CDFW for a family-friendly trail walk and pond tour at Los Banos Wildlife Area. Guests can use waders provided by the education center by reserving a spot on the tour. Reserve a spot by emailing losbanoswa@wildlife.ca.gov.
June 27
Recreational ocean salmon fishing opens from Point Arena to Pigeon Point. The San Francisco Management Zone opens for recreational ocean salmon fishing with a regional harvest guideline of 34,900 Chinook. Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching the area specific harvest guideline, with a minimum size limit of 20 inches total length. For more information, visit the Ocean Salmon web page or call either the CDFW Ocean Salmon Regulations Hotline at (707) 576-3429 or the National Marine Fisheries Service Ocean Salmon Regulations Hotline at (800) 662-9825. For questions, email ocean.salmon@wildlife.ca.gov.
June 27 — Learn to Fish at Brannan Island SRA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Highway 160 south of Rio Vista. Join State Parks and CDFW at this Learn to Fish/Fishing in the City Program event at Brannan Island SRA. All ages are welcome, but ages 16 and over must present a valid fishing license. After arriving, drive straight back to the roundabout dead-end by the wooden pier and meet at the Picnic Area. For more information, visit the State Parks event page.
As a reminder, wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires, flooding or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip.
