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California offers a number of different fishing license options including short-term and annual licenses. Learn more about the different types of licenses available, and then purchase a California fishing license online or from a license agent, like a sporting good store. Fishing licenses help pay for fishery conservation education and other valuable programs. Please note that California does not require a fishing license when fishing on a public pier.
California has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to preserve and protect the state’s fish populations. You will want to check the current fishing regulations prior to each fishing trip since these regulations are subject to change. There are two sets of fishing regulations for the state of California, one for freshwater and another for saltwater.
When you purchase a California fishing license, the fees help fund a number of state conservation programs such as: fishery management, habitat protection, and fishing education. You can do your part to help with conservation efforts by respecting our resources and following some simple fishing etiquette tips.
California has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations
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Additional resources and information can be found directly on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife site.
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