Licensing
Sport fishing in California requires a license, which can be purchased online. The annual license in 2009 was $110.80 for non-residents and $42.20 for residents.
Stamps
Fishing in certain areas requires an additional stamp, which was between $3 and $6.30 in 2009. These include the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the Colorado River and San Francisco Bay.
Two Rods
Fishing with two rods in inland areas also requires a special stamp, which was $12.85 in 2009.
Salmon
California has a very limited salmon fishing season. In 2009, ocean fishing was from August 29th to September 7th, and freshwater fishing was from November 16th to December 31st.
Black Bass
Black bass are arguably the major catch for California sport fishing. Of the 25 biggest fish caught by sport fishermen on record, 21 were caught in California.
Free Fishing
California has what is calls "free fishing days," during which fishing is permitted in designated areas in or near major cities. In 2009, these days were July 4th and September 9th.
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Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
