Following the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad, the trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville, California to Mason Station. For the first 16 miles, the trail follows the Susan River. As it winds through the rugged Susan River Canyon, the trail crosses the river 12 times on bridges and trestles and passes through two tunnels.
Map of the Nobles Emigrant Trail section, part of the California National Historic Trail (NHT), located outside of Susanville, California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Brochure for Freshwater Fishing in California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Bizz Johnson NRT
https://www.blm.gov/visit/bizz-johnson
Following the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad, the trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville, California to Mason Station. For the first 16 miles, the trail follows the Susan River. As it winds through the rugged Susan River Canyon, the trail crosses the river 12 times on bridges and trestles and passes through two tunnels.
Bag limits, seasons of use, and
size restriction of fish can be
found on the same web site.
Fisherman and Fire
Wildfire can be both beneficial and devastating. It can
wipe out homes and businesses as well as rejuvenate
forested lands and riparian areas. It is always best to
leave fire to the professionals and always make sure your
campfires and burning items are completely out before
you leave. Please remember to be very careful with fire.
fishing accidents. Always be sure of your footing when
walking or wading (and it is generally better for you and
the aquatic species to stay out of the streams and rivers
while fishing).
Large and small wildlife (snakes and mosquitos) can
Nutria
be an annoyance when fishing. Be aware of your
surroundings and watch where you step. Wear mosquito
and bug repellant with deet to keep them from eating you
alive.
As always, be careful when
driving to and from your
secret fishing hole. When
boating, always have a
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life vest handy (and kids
under 15 must always wear
a vest while in a boat per
California State Law).
Mother Lode Field Office
(916) 941-3101
5152 Hillsdale Circle
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5713
(El Dorado Co.)
freshwater/license-information.
fishermen and women are injured or lose their lives in
Applegate Field Office
(530) 233-4666
708 W. 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101-3130
(Modoc Co.)
at http://www.eregulations.com/california/fishing/
opportunity, it can be dangerous as well. Every year,
Surprise Field Station
(530) 279-6101
602 Cressler St. phy./
P.O. Box 460 mlg.
Cedarville, CA 96104-0460
(Modoc Co.)
California. A listing of those requirements may be found
Eurasian Milfoil
Palm Springs Field Office
(760) 833-7100
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262-8001
(Riverside Co.)
Freshwater Fishing license issued by the State of
Hyacinth
Needles Field Office
(760) 326-7000
1303 So. Hwy. 95
Needles, CA 92363-4217
(San Bernardino Co.)
Even though fishing is a tremendous recreational
license, you are required to possess a California
Arcata Field Office
(707) 825-2300
1695 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
(Humboldt Co.)
While you are not required to have a “BLM” fishing
Aquatic Invasive Species include
Bakersfield Field Office
(661) 391-6000
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 933086837 (Kern Co.)
Safety
Barstow Field Office
(760) 252-6000
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311-6653
(San Bernardino Co.)
License Requirement
water to another.
Redding Field Office
(530) 224-2100
6640 Lockheed Drive
Redding, CA 96002
(Shasta Co.)
Never release plants, animals, or fish into water bodies. Never move fish or plants or bait from one
Bishop Field Office
(760) 872-5000
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100
Bishop, CA 93514-3101
(Inyo Co.)
Dry – Completely dry equipment and gear between visits to fresh water systems.
Ridgecrest Field Office
(760) 384-5400
300 So. Richmond Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4436
(Kern Co.)
Drain – Empty coolers, bilge pumps, and buckets of all water before leaving a water body.
Central Coast Office
(831) 582-2200
940 2nd Avenue
Marina, CA 93933-6009
(San Benito Co.)
Clean – Rinse and remove all mud and plant materials from boats, fishing equipment, and clothing.
Ukiah Field Office
(707) 468-4000
2550 N. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482-5194
(Mendocino Co.)
serious and irreversible harm to aquatic habitats in California if allowed to spread unchecked.
Eagle Lake Field Office
(530) 257-0456
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130-4710
(Lassen Co.)
Take measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals. They can cause
El Centro Field Office
(760) 337-4400
1661 So. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243-4561
(Imperial Co.)
Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
f you have any questions, feel free to contact
ny of the following BLM offices in California:
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Catch and Release
A large percent of California freshwater anglers are catch
and release fishermen — meaning they are very careful
with the fish after they catch them and they release them
back to the water as quickly as possible. It is always a
good thing to keep your fish in a “fish friendly” net in the
water until you are ready to release it. Barbless hooks
Leave No Trace
How to photograph your catch
Take only pictures and leave
artifacts where you find them.
The Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 makes
removal of cultural resources
punishable by fines and jail
time.
When it’s a catch and release fish species or regulation,
that creates a challenge for getting a photo of your prize
catch.
Remember if you’re in a catch and release scenario keep
the fish in the water at all times and take the photo of you
also harm fish less that barbed ones. The use of live bait
holding the fish in the water.
is also a detriment to catch and release fishing. Please
If it’s a not catch and release and it’s a keeper then you
remember, the fish you catch and release today may be
can have it out of the water.
the fish yo