California Trout is the only organization that focuses solely on protecting California's trout and steelhead and their waters. But we can't do this without your help. Our more than 6000 members are crucial to our mission. Over a third of our conservation funds come from people like you who care about the future of fish and fishing in the Golden State and want to ensure that future with an annual membership.

CalTrout works on many fronts - advocacy, education, restoration -- to achieve our objectives. Click through this sight to see for yourself some of our many accomplishments and our goals for the coming years. From the restoration of Hat Creek to the Golden Trout Project to the endangered species listing of Smith River coho, CalTrout's presence is felt all over the state. But we won't accomplish much without you. Your participation gives us the energy, the momentum, and the clout to get our work done at all levels of government and the private sector.

Everyone who joins at our basic membership level of $35 or more will receive our starting membership kit which includes a window decal, fishing license protector, license plate frame and a subscription to the Streamkeepers Log, our quarterly newsletter.

From this page you can access our SECURE ON-LINE DONATION FORM to: 1) join and become a new member, 2) renew your membership, or 3) make a donation.

We now have two ways to pay:

Annual Contributor: Make an annual donation to join or renew your membership.

Monthly Contributor: a donation will be automatically charged to your credit or debit card monthly.

• Standard Membership ($35 or $3/month)


• Supporting Membership ($100 or $9/month) All who join at this level will receive a new membership kit plus an adjustable CalTrout classic cap.


• Wild Trout Circle ($250 or $21/month) includes new membership kit plus cap and t-shirt and Caltrout key ring with antique pewter finish.


• Golden Trout Circle ($500 or $42/month) includes new membership kit, cap, t-shirt, key ring and Professor Higbee's Stream Map of Northern California.

(Please allow 6 weeks for delivery of membership premiums. For monthly giving allow 2 weeks after 3rd payment for delivery.)

More ways to give:

Car Donation
Donate your used car or truck to California Trout and we'll arrange to have it picked up free of charge. We accept most vehicles -- running or not. So turn your unused car into a tax donation while helping us help wild trout and steelhead. (click here)

Call 415-392-8887 or email info@caltrout.org to donate.

Bequests, Charitable Trusts, and Other Planned Giving Options: (click here)

Matching Gifts:
Many companies have matching gift programs that can double or triple your contribution. Ask your employer if they will match your individual gift to California Trout. (click here)

Honorary or Memorial Gift:
Pay tribute to someone dear to you with a memorial gift to California Trout. Honor your friend or family member's memory by supporting a cause that was dear to his or her heart.

Workplace Giving Campaigns:
CalTrout is a member of Earth Share, a national federation representing 40 leading environmental groups. Check with your personnel officer to find out if your company participates in the Earth Share work place giving program, or contact us for more information.

Gifts in Kind:
We need your donated goods or services for our annual auctions. Also consider giving computers, software, office supplies, or other equipment you think might be useful.

Gift of Stock:
Stocks and other gifts of investment assets such as mutual funds provide an opportunity for tax savings while supporting the conservation efforts of California Trout.

Life Insurance:
Naming CalTrout as the beneficiary of an old life insurance policy that is no longer needed to protect your family is a simple way of making a large gift. You're family will be rewarded with good fishing for years to come and a potential income tax deduction (check with your tax attorney).

For more information on the above-mentioned methods of giving please contact your financial advisor or CalTrout.

Tony Van Houten
California Trout
870 Market Street
Suite #528
San Francisco, CA 94102
tvanhouten@caltrout.org
(415) 392-8887