Sport Fishing in California

Freshwater Fishing

Inland Lakes, Rivers, Streams

• Regulations
  Seasons, Limits, etc.
• Fish Planting Schedules
• Heritage and Wild Trout
• Steelhead Report Card
• Report a Fish Tag
• Fishing in the City

More about Freshwater Fishing

Ocean Fishing

Pacific Ocean and Bays

• Regulations
  Seasons, Limits, etc.
  • Regulations Map
  • Marine Protected Areas • Mobile
• Fish Identification
• Commercial Fishing

More about Ocean Fishing

Licenses

• Descriptions and Fees for Licenses, Validations and Report Cards
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Free and Reduced-Fee Licenses
• Where to Purchase
  • DFG Offices
  • License Agent
  • Online

More

• Fishing Passport Program
• Fish Identification Book
• State Fishing Records, Trophies, Certifications
• California Outdoors Q & A
  Answers to hunting and fishing questions (a weekly column)
• Professional Fishing Guide List (PDF)

Alerts

• Proposed Changes to Striped Bass Fishing Regulations - Commission to receive public comment in February
• Free Fishing Days are July 7 and September 8, 2012
• Health Advisories for Eating Fish
• Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, etc.)

Where to Fish

• Fishing Guide

Related Topics

• Marine Life Protection Act
• Marine Fisheries Management
• Inland Fisheries Management
• Fish Hatcheries