A new fishing incentive and recognition program to highlight and promote fishing throughout the state. Pick up your free copy of the California Fishing Passport book listing 150 different popular fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. Try to catch one of every species listed, and you will receive stamps in your passport book documenting each achievement.
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Contact Information
Main Office: 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 100
Monterey, CA 93940
Information: (831) 649-2870, AskMarine@dfg.ca.gov
Regional Manager:
Marija Vojkovich
Executive Secretary:
Sherrie Vicario
(562) 342-7107
Related Links
California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
Directions: Click the portion of the California coast where you plan to fish, and you will access a printer-friendly summary of current Sport Fishing Regulations for that area.
Other Useful Resources
California Fishing Passport
- Fish and Game Commission: New and Proposed Regulations
- 2010-2011 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations
Effective March 1, 2010 - 2009-2010 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations
- 2009-2010 Supplemental Fishing Regulations
- Marine Region Laws and Regulations Web Page
- Summary of California Ocean Salmon Seasons
- Summary of Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations for 2010
- California Cowcod Conservation Areas
Maps and regulations for the CCAs