The CDFW Aquaculture Program oversees California’s diverse aquaculture industry. Through policies and regulations, CDFW and the Fish and Game Commission balance the protection of natural resources and the development of sustainable commercial aquaculture. Programmatic EIR for Marine Aquaculture Aquaculture Registration Process Information Aquaculture Registration (PDF) Aquaculture Registration Application Form (PDF Form) Licensing details for Aquaculture Registration References and Permit Applications Leases Regulations Governing Leasing of State Water Bottoms for Aquaculture (PDF) Template for Lease Granting the Exclusive Privilege of Conducting Aquaculture (PDF) Regulations Governing Proof-of-Use Reports for Aquaculture Leases (PDF) Regulations, Guidelines and Permit Applications Regulations Governing Marine Aquaculture (PDF) Aquaculture in Inland Waters of California (Leaflet No. 35 - PDF) Collection of Wild Broodstock for Use in Aquaculture (Leaflet No. 40 - PDF) Application for Wild Broodstock Collection Permit (FG 794 - PDF Form) Draft Guidelines to Reduce the Risk of Quagga/Zebra Mussels in California Aquaculture (low-resolution PDF) Importation of Live Aquatic Plants, Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles (Leaflet No. 36 - PDF) Application for Standard or Long-term Importation Permit (PDF Form) Regulations Governing Take, Sale or Transport of Crayfish For Commercial Purposes (Leaflet No. 31 - PDF) Farm Fish Pond Management in California (Leaflet No. 23 - PDF) Regulations Governing Capture, Possession, Transportation, and Sale of Live Freshwater Fish for Bait (Leaflet No. 7 - PDF) Regulations Governing Private Stocking of Aquatic Plants and Animals (Non-Commercial) (Leaflet No. 6 - PDF) Application for Private Stocking Permit (PDF Form) Marine Region Aquaculture Shellfish Health Laboratory Permit Guide to Aquaculture in CA (a reference tool for all aquaculture in CA)
State Aquaculture Coordinator (916) 376-1650 Aquaculturecoord@wildlife.ca.gov Meetings Shellfish Aquaculture Best Management Practices Discussion Meeting October 25, 2018 Santa Rosa, CA Meeting Announcement (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Background handout (PDF) Discussion Meeting May 29, 2018 Santa Barbara, CA Agenda and Background Material (PDF) Meeting Materials, Presentations (PDF) Meeting Summary (PDF) Discussion Meeting July 17, 2017 Marshall, CA Agenda and Background Material (PDF) Meeting Materials, Presentations (PDF) Meeting Summary (PDF) Aquaculture Disease Committee Committee Meeting (teleconference) July 2, 2020; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. DRAFT agenda (PDF) Aquaculturists List of Aquaculturists (PDF) with locations and products sold (limited to those who elected to be listed) Aquaculture Matters Explore the exciting world of California aquaculture through industry profiles, community stories, upcoming events, and stunning photos at Aquaculture Matters.
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