Fishing in California

Ocean Sport Fishing

Inland Sport Fishing

Commercial Fishing

Go Fishing!

Fishing Licenses and Report Cards

Fishing Regulations

Marine Protected Area Regulations (ocean)

Fishing and Diving Records
the biggest finfish and shellfish taken in California by sport anglers and divers
Fishing Passport
Fish ID Book
California Outdoors Q & A
answers to hunting and fishing questions (a weekly column)
Search For a Licensed Guide (Fishing or Hunting)
Declaration for entry into California with wild-caught game or fish (PDF)

Hatcheries and Lands

Fish Hatcheries
CDFW Lands
wildlife areas and ecological reserves

Fishing Guide

Check out our updated Fishing Guide to help you plan your fishing activities! Use it to look up:

Fish planting locations
Historically good locations to fish
Locations of Marine Protected Areas
Quagga mussel infested waters