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The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
Fishing in California - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Fishing Guide. The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
Fishing Guide - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California is a great place to fish! Our online map-based Fishing Guide can help you plan your fishing activities. It contains a variety of information for anglers, including: Fish Planting locations. Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations. Historically good places to fish. Boat launches.
Ocean Sport Fishing - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The California Fishing Passport Program is a fishing incentive and recognition program that highlights and promotes fishing throughout the state. Make plans to explore California in pursuit of the state's most popular fresh and salt water finfish …
Sport Fishing Licenses and Report Cards - California Department …
A sport fishing license is required for any person attempting to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians, or reptiles in inland or ocean waters. Additional validations and report cards are required for certain species and areas. Available for …
Marine Fish and Shellfish Identification - California Department of ...
Try these fish identification quizzes and see how well you know your California marine fishes! Not only are these quizzes fun, but you may also learn some important information about these species and fishing regulations pertaining to them.
CA Marine Species Portal
The California Marine Species Portal provides searchable access to basic species information. Enhanced Status Reports (ESRs) are included for select state-managed fisheries.
Fishing and Hunting Regulations - California Department of Fish …
Most California fishing and hunting regulations are contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14 (Natural Resources) (opens in new tab). There are additional local, state and federal laws that may apply to fishing, hunting, and the use of firearms, including the California Penal Code and California Fish and Game Code (opens ...
Inland Sport Fishing - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Freshwater Sport Fishing. Regulations for taking fish, amphibians and reptiles. 2024 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (PDF) (opens in new tab) Compiled January 1, 2024.
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The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.