AUGUST 2026 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CALENDAR

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 31 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following press release:

A great blue heron at the Yolo Wildlife Area in Yolo County. CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant.

All calendar items are subject to change.

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.

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 ...