How It Works
The California Fishing Passport includes a variety of freshwater and saltwater finfish and shellfish found throughout the state. Utilize the passport as a guide to catch and document different species!
For each species caught, document your achievements. Catch and release practices are encouraged whenever possible, and even released fish qualify. Here's all you need to do:
- For each species caught, fill in the catch report section of your book with all data requested.
- Take a photo of your fish to verify the species.
- If no photo is taken, have your fishing partner or another witness who can certify the authenticity of your catch sign your book.
- Send a scanned copy of your completed passport and photo of the fish to passport@wildlife.ca.gov.