Californians love trout, and the streams and lakes in Southern California have been used by sport fishermen for more than 150 years. But are these prized gamefish natives to the region? The answer is ...

It's the time of year that any freshwater California angler loves to see coming: the start of trout season. With spring runoff rejuvenating many of California's rivers and lakes, the California ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Gaviota, CA – [March 7,2025] – In a significant conservation effort, over 200 critically endangered Southern California ...