Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Find additional regulatory information on the Fish and Game Commission website
| Regulatory Year |
Freshwater Fishing regulations for taking fish, amphibians and reptiles |
Ocean Fishing regulations for taking fish, crustaceans, mollusks and marine plants |
Mammal Hunting regulations for taking big and small game mammals, furbearers, nongame |
Upland Game Bird Hunting regulations for taking upland game birds |
Waterfowl Hunting regulations for taking ducks, geese and other waterfowl |
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| 2013 - 2014 |
Effective March 1, 2013 13-14 Freshwater Sport Fishing |
Effective March 1, 2013 13-14 Ocean Sport Fishing |
13-14 Regulations not yet available see Big Game Hunting Digest for upcoming season information |
13-14 Regulations not yet available | 13-14 Regulations not yet available |
13-14 Fishing Regulations SUPPLEMENT (PDF) 13-14 Commercial Fishing |
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| 2012 - 2013 |
Effective July 1, 2012 12-13 Mammal Hunting Regulations BookletBig Game Summaries Small Game Summary |
Effective July 1, 2012 12-13 Upland Game Bird Summary 12-13 Upland Game Bird Regulations |
Effective July 1, 2012 12-13 Waterfowl Summary (seasons and limits for waterfowl) 12-13 Waterfowl Regulations Zone Map |
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| 12-13 Booklet of Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations / Regulations for Public Lands Northern CA Shoot Times Southern CA Shoot Times |
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Most California fishing and hunting regulations are contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14 (Natural Resources). To obtain the CCR in print, contact the State's official publisher, Barclays Official California Code of Regulations: (800) 888-3600 / www.barclaysccr.com.
There are additional local, state and federal laws that may apply to fishing, hunting, and the use of firearms, including the California Penal Code and California Fish and Game Code, and many local ordinances. It is your responsibility to know and follow the law when participating in these activities.