California Distribution
The broad species account includes the Sacramento–San Joaquin region and coastal systems such as the Russian, Pajaro and Salinas. Clear Lake populations have their own geographic and conservation context. A lake-specific account should not be treated as the entire species’ distribution.
Quiet Habitat
Hitch uses lakes, ponds, sloughs and backwaters, as well as sandy pools in streams. These settings offer slower water than the exposed riffles associated with many other minnows. A record should describe both the waterbody and the quieter habitat actually occupied.
Size and Population Context
The compiled maximum is 36 centimeters total length, with a common reference of 25 centimeters. Growth and local conditions can differ among populations. Retaining the lake or river name is therefore useful when comparing sizes, rather than assuming all California Hitch have identical growth histories.
Keep Clear Lake Records Specific
Information about the Clear Lake form belongs with that population. Broader Hitch records should retain their separate localities and taxonomic context.
All Lakes With Hitch
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Hitch records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Abbott Lake Sutter, CA
- Almond Reservoir Alameda, CA
- Antioch Municipal Reservoir Contra Costa, CA
- Anza Lagoon San Mateo, CA
- Arden Bar Pond Sacramento, CA
- Axell Dam Sonoma, CA
- Baldwin Reservoir Placer, CA
- Bass Lake El Dorado, CA
- Bay Front Channel San Mateo, CA
- Bear Lake (historical) Sacramento, CA
- Beardsley Afterbay Tuolumne, CA
- Beaver Lake Yolo, CA
- Beltz Lake Stanislaus, CA
- Berryman Reservoir Alameda, CA
- Bethany Reservoir Alameda, CA
- Big Lake (historical) Yolo, CA
- Black Hills Reservoir Contra Costa, CA
- Blodgett Reservoir Sacramento, CA
- Boscha Lake (historical) San Joaquin, CA
- Brentwood Lake Tuolumne, CA
- Briones Reservoir Contra Costa, CA
- Brookwood Reservoir Contra Costa, CA
- Brush Lake Stanislaus, CA
- Budge Dam Sonoma, CA