The Trask is very low and clear which can make steelhead angling challenging, but there are still plenty of fish in the system. Using light line, small subtle presentations, and stealthy tactics will increase the odds of success in these conditions. The Trask is a mostly wild steelhead river (catch-and-release only for wilds) but is known to get some hatchery strays.

The North and South Forks of the Trask close to fishing on April 1 to protect spawning wild steelhead and out-migrating juveniles.