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Do I need a permit to fish for market squid commercially?

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Yes, there are two types of market squid permits: a brail permit and a vessel permit. Both of these permits are limited entry. "Limited entry fishery" means a fishery in which the number of persons who may participate or the number of vessels that may be used in taking a specified species of fish is limited by statute or regulation (FGC §8100). More information is available on CDFW's commercial fishing webpage.

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Updated on Tue, 11 Feb 2025 by amanda.vandiggelen@wildlife.ca.gov

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