Get Declaration For Multi-Day Fishing Trip - FG935 - State Of ...

New for 2023 is the law that says a fishing license is good for one year from the date of purchase. For example, if you buy a 2023 license on Feb. 1 the license is good until Feb. 1, 2024.

What is the Punishment? If you are found guilty of fishing without a license in the state of California, the punishment is a fine of between $100.00 to $1,000.00. If this is your second offense in the last five years, the penalty is a fine of between $250.00 or $1,000.00.

A fishing license is required when fishing everywhere except for a public pier. Even if you hooked the fish on the pier and only came down onto the beach to land the fish, you would need a valid license to avoid a potential citation.

A: Any person who is 16 years of age or older must possess a valid sport fishing license when taking any fish, shell fish, reptile, or amphibian in California (Fish and Game Code Section 7145(opens in new tab)).

The Declaration for Multi-Day Fishing Trip Permit (PDF)(opens in new tab) application form must be completed by the vessel's owner or operator and submitted with the payment amount indicated on the form to one of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) license sales offices.

No. A fishing license is required when fishing everywhere except for a public pier. Even if you hooked the fish on the pier and only came down onto the beach to land the fish, you would need a valid license to avoid a potential citation.

Anglers under 16 don't need a license, but they do need a report card for some species (see below).

The current California annual fishing license fees for 2021 are $52.66 for a resident and $142.05 for a nonresident.