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The California Fishing Passport lists 150 different species of fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. With this passport book as your guide, you are challenged to try to catch and document all of the different species listed.

For each species caught, you will receive a stamp in the passport documenting your achievements. Catch and release practices are encouraged whenever possible, and even released fish qualify for stamps. 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.
Take your book and any verifying photos to a CDFW license office or to any authorized stamping agent to verify and stamp your book. A list of all stamping locations is presented below.

Authorized Stamping Agents

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Locate a Stamping Agent by County:

Contra Costa

Martinez Marina Bait & Tackle Store
95 Tarantino Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 229-9420

Fresno

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 222-3761
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Humboldt

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
619 Second Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-6493
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)

Department of Fish and Wildlife Office
Contact: Scott Monday
1455 Sandy Prairie Court, Suite J
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-1064
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Inyo

CDFW Field Office
787 North Main Street Suite 220
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1171

Mendocino

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Field Office
32330 North Harbor Drive
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-9078

Mendocino Coast Tackle and Sport
32450 North Harbor Drive
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-3710

Monterey

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 100
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-2870
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Orange

Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5794

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 342-7100
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Pacific Edge Tackle
5042 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-4262

Plumas

Intermountain Hardware and Supply
201 Main Street
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2611

Sacramento

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office (LRB)
1740 North Market Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5805
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
1701 Nimbus Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 358-2900
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

San Diego

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 467-4201
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

H&M Landing
2803 Emerson Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-1144

San Joaquin

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
2109 Arch Airport Rd.
Stockton, CA 94206
(209) 234-3420
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Department of Fish and Wildlife Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery
25800 North McIntire Road
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 759-3383
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

San Mateo

Huli Cat Sportfishing & Charter Boat
Owner/Captain Tom Mattusch
One Johnson Pier, Dock H
Half Moon Bay, CA 94109
(650) 726-2926

Shasta

Department of Fish and Wildlife License Sales Office
601 Locust Street
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-2300
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Department of Fish and Wildlife Mount Shasta Hatchery

3 North Old Stage Road
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-2215
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Stamping Agent Resources

How to Stamp a Passport - Guideline for Official Stamping Agents (PDF)
Official Stamping Agent Sign for Posting
- Plain Sign (PDF)
- Sign with Fishing Pictures (PDF)
California Finfish and Shellfish Identification Book Informational Flyer (PDF)
California Fishing Passport Program Brochure (PDF)
How to Become a Stamping Agent
Official California Fishing Passport Web Images
For use on sponsor, supporter, partner and stamping agent websites
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To order more California Fishing Passports, send a request to:

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Office of Communications, Education and Outreach
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
publications@wildlife.ca.gov
Phone (916) 322-8911
To purchase more California Finfish and Shellfish Identification Books (accompanied by a set of free California Fishing Passports), complete a Resupply Order Form (PDF) and mail to the address shown on the form with your payment.

This order form is for use by agents authorized to sell or distribute California Finfish and Shellfish Identification Books only (i.e. Supporters, Supporters/Stamping Agents, Educational Partners, and Educational Partners/Stamping Agents already registered and in good standing with the California Fishing Passport program).
When you apply to become a stamping agent, you are provided with information that will allow you to order stamps. To order more stamps after this initial order, you must still be a stamping agent in good standing. Contact CDFW at (916) 322-8911 to order additional stamps.

Office of Communications, Education and Outreach
1416 9th Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing: P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
(916) 322-8911

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Monterey, CA 93940