Aquaculture

Aquaculture Registration Process

• Aquaculture Registration (PDF)
• Aquaculture Registration Application Form (PDF)
• Licensing details for Aquaculture Registration

References and Permit Applications

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Aquaculture Permit Guide - Reference tool for aquaculture in CA

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Guide to Leasing, Permitting and Authorizing Commercial Aquaculture Operations off the California Coast (PDF) - in state or federal waters

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Leases

• Regulations for Aquaculture Leasing: State Water Bottoms (PDF)
• New Aquaculture Lease Approval Process Diagram (PDF)
• Public Interest Criteria for Aquaculture Leases (PDF)
• Template for Lease Granting the Exclusive Privilege of Conducting Aquaculture (PDF)
• Regulations for Aquaculture Leases: Proof-of-Use Reports (PDF)

Regulations, Guidelines and Permit Applications

• Capture, Possession, Transportation, and Sale of Live Freshwater Fish for Bait (PDF)
• Private Stocking of Aquatic Plants and Animals (Non-Commercial) (PDF)
  • Application for Private Stocking Permit (PDF)
• Farm Fishpond Management in California (PDF)
• Take, Sale or Transport of Crayfish for Commercial Purposes (PDF)
• Aquaculture in Inland Waters of California (PDF)
• Importation of Live Aquatic Plants, Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles (PDF)
  • Application for Standard or Long-term Importation Permit (PDF)
• Collection of Wild Broodstock for Use in Aquaculture (PDF)
• Application for Wild Brood Stock Permit (PDF)

Aquaculture Reports

• Aquaculture Program Report to the Legislature (2022) (PDF)
• Aquaculture Information Report (AIR) - Status of Commercial Marine Aquaculture in California, May 2020 (PDF)
• Shellfish Health Laboratory

Meetings

Fish and Game Commission Meetings

• Date: July 16 - 17, 2025
  Time: 9:00AM (Wed) and 8:30 AM (Thur)
  Location:
  California Natural Resources HQ
  Second Floor
  715 P Street
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • Meeting Documents (PDF)
  • How to Join the Meeting (PDF)
• Date: August 13 - 14, 2025
  Time: TBD
  Location:
  California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
  Second Floor
  715 P Street
  Sacramento, CA 95814

Aquaculturists

• List of Aquaculturists (PDF) with locations and products sold (limited to those who elected to be listed)

Aquaculture Matters Blog

Explore the exciting world of California aquaculture through industry profiles, community stories, upcoming events and stunning photos at Aquaculture Matters.