Fishing and Hunting Regulations

Notices

Ocean Sport Fishing

Regulations for taking saltwater fish, crustaceans, mollusks and marine plants

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Freshwater Sport Fishing

Regulations for taking fish, amphibians and reptiles

  • freshwaher sport fishing regulations booklet cover - open PDF in new tab
    2024 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (PDF)(opens in new tab)
    Compiled January 1, 2024
    includes amendments to sections 5.79, 5.80 for white sturgeon, and subsections (b)(27) and (b)(79) of Section 7.40 and subsections (b)(7) and (b)(81) of Section 7.50 in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, CCR
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    Freshwater Regulations Map(opens in new tab)
  • 2024-2025 Supplemental Sportfishing Regulations Booklet (PDF)(opens in new tab)
    Compiled July 15, 2024; see section headers for specific regulations effective dates

Commercial Fishing

Regulations for the commercial take of fish, crustaceans, mollusks and marine plants

Mammal Hunting

Regulations for taking big and small game mammals, furbearers and nongame