California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month spring and early summer at Hwy 243 bridge and downstream at bridge near Camp Emerson. Rocky pools; forested area. Directions: From Banning, on Hwy I-10; take Hwy 243 and go 25.5 miles through Idyllwild; stream crosses under highway just south of town.
Strawberry Creek is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
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