The following regulations are for all streams, lakes, and reservoirs in Inyo and Mono Counties, except those listed by name in the Special Regulations:

SEASON:  The last Saturday in April through November 15.

BAG LIMIT: 5 per day, 10 in possession

Sierra District Regulations
(b) 9.  In the Sierra District south of Interstate 80, up to 10 brook trout per day less than 10 inches total length may be taken and possessed in addition
          to the other daily bag and possession limits specified for the Sierra District.  This allowance does not include Red Lake in Alpine County or
          Kirman, Lane, or Roosevelt Lakes in Mono County.

3.00. Fishing Hours.
        (a) Day Defined: One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Remaining hours are night.
        (b) All fish may be taken day or night, except as follows:
            (1) WATERS WITH RESTRICTED FISHING HOURS FOR ALL SPECIES:
               (C) Mono County: Night fishing is prohibited in all Mono County waters except Topaz Lake, where fishing is prohibited from two hours after
                    sunset to one hour before sunrise.  Rock Creek Lake is in Inyo County and can be fished 24/7 during the fishing season.

Special Regulations
(151)  Rock Creek Diversion Channel (Mono County)
      (a)  Rock Creek Diversion Channel from its source below Tom's Place to its confluence with Crooked Creek is closed to all fishing all year.
(52)  Crooked Creek (Mono County)
      (a)  Crooked Creek below the city of Los Angeles gauging station is closed to fishing all year.
      (b)  Crooked Creek above the city of Los Angeles gauging station is open to fishing from the last Saturday in April through November 15.  
            Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
(53)  Crowley Lake (Mono County)
      (a)  Within 1,800 feet of the outlet dam fishing is closed all year for safety purposes.  This area is marked with a series of buoys.
      (b)  The rest of Crowley Lake has 2 seasons:
            (1)  The first is from the last Saturday in April through July 31.  During this time, the limit is 5 per day and 10 in possession with no bait or hook
                  restrictions.
            (2)  The second is from August 1 through November 15.  During this period, the limit is two trout with a minimum size limit of 18 inches total
                  length.  Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used during this time.

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