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California Regulations
TITLE 14. NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION -DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
database is current through 09/22/06, Register 2006, No. 38



Foreword
Statement of Purpose, Effect, and Application of Rules [FNa1]
These rules and regulations may be used as guides in the exercise of discretion, where a discretion is vested. However, under no circumstances, and in no particular case shall they, or any of them, be construed as a limitation or restriction upon the exercise of any discretion, where such exists; nor shall they in any event be construed to deprive the commission of any exercise of powers, duties and jurisdiction conferred by law.
Except for rules and regulations adopted pursuant to provisions of Sections 200 to 221, inclusive, of the Fish and Game Code, the commission may suspend or modify these rules, in whole or in part, upon good cause shown or when in the discretion of the commission the particular facts or circumstances render such action appropriate in a given instance.
[FNaa1] Section 12000 of the Fish and Game Code provides that a violation of any provision of that code other than Sections 3009 and 12001 or any rule, regulation or order made or adopted under that code is a misdemeanor.
Section 12000 of Division 9, Chapter 1 of the Fish and Game Code provided that a violation of any provision of the rules and regulations found herein in this Title 14 is a misdemeamor. (Stats. of 1961, Ch. 1815.)


Foreword
1-19-74
In Register 74, No. 3, major substantive changes have been made to former Sections 1.05 through 98.8 of Part 1, Division 1, Title 14, dealing with sport fishing regulations of the commission. Previous Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of Part 1, which constituted the aforementioned sections, have been repealed and replaced with Chapters 1 through 5. The former Chapter 4, concerning commercial fish, can now be found as Chapter 6. Former Chapter 5, concerning capture, transportation, possession and sale of live freshwater fish for bait for profit, can now be found as Chapter 7, and former Chapter 6, containing miscellaneous regulations, can now be found as Chapter 8.
The new sport fishing regulations cannot directly be compared with the previous regulations on a section-by-section basis. In the new format the regulations are broken into Chapter 1, General Provisions and Definitions; Chapter 2, Statewide Regulations for Fishing and Frogging in Inland Waters; Chapter 3, Inland Water Fishing; Chapter 4, Ocean Fishing; and Chapter 5, Reptiles and Amphibians.
The basic objective in the new sport fishing regulations format is to divide the state into eight sport fishing districts, each containing certain common characteristics for all waters within it. Consequently, one should now first determine the sport fishing district containing the water of interest, and look within that district's regulations for general seasons, bag limits and methods of take applicable to that district. Review should then be made of the special regulations contained in that district for any exceptions which may apply. Chapters 1 and 2 contain certain provisions, definitions and regulations for fishing and frogging in the inland waters which are applicable to all districts other than the Ocean and San Francisco Bay District.


s 1.04. Anadromous Waters.
Anadromous waters are inland waters that are accessible to fish migrating from the ocean.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 206 and 215, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.05. Angling.
To take fish by hook and line with the line held in the hand, or with the line attached to a pole or rod held in the hand or closely attended in such manner that the fish voluntarily takes the bait or lure in its mouth.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 2, 15, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.08. Artificial Fly.
Any fly constructed by the method known as fly tying.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222, and 5516, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.11. Artificial Lure.
An artificial lure is a man-made lure or fly designed to attract fish. This definition does not include scented or flavored artificial baits.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 5516, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.14. Authorization for Taking Fish.
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks and crustaceans may be taken only in the amounts, only during the open season and only with the gear authorized and shall not be taken otherwise.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 18, 45, 62, 86, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 5516, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.17. Bag and Possession Limit.
No more than one daily bag limit of each kind of fish, amphibian, reptile, mollusk or crustacean named in these regulations may be taken or possessed by any one person unless otherwise authorized; regardless of whether they are fresh, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Exceptions: See Sections 7.00, 7.50(a), 27.60(e), and 195, Title 14, CCR.See Sections 7.00, 7.50(a), 27.60(e), and 195, Title 14, CCR.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202 and 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 18, 45, 62, 86, 200, 202, 205 and 7120, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.18. Bay-Delta Sport Fishing Enhancement Stamp.
A person shall not sport fish in the tidal waters of San Francisco and San Pablo bays east of the Golden Gate Bridge and west of the Carquinez Bridge, (i.e., all tidal waters, sloughs, canals and forebays within the area east of Highway 101, west of Highway 29, west of Interstates 80 and 880, and north of Highway 237, including the Napa River below the Trancas bridge in Napa, Sonoma Creek below the Highway 121 bridge and the Petaluma River east of Highway 101), the Carquinez Strait, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (i.e., all rivers, sloughs, canals, cuts, forebays, and flooded islands within the area south of Interstate 80, west of Highway 99, north of Interstates 580 and 205, and Highway 120, and east of Interstate 680), the Sacramento River below Keswick Dam, the Feather River below Oroville Dam, the Yuba River below Englebright Dam, the American River below Nimbus Dam, the Cosumnes River west of Highway 99, the Mokelumne River below Camanche Dam, the Calaveras River below New Hogan Dam, the San Joaquin River below Mendota Dam, the Stanislaus River below Goodwin Dam, the Tuolumne River below La Grange Dam, and the Merced River below Crocker-Huffman Dam, unless he or she first obtains, in addition to a valid California sport fishing license and any applicable stamp issued pursuant to Section 7149 or 7149.05, a Bay-Delta Sport Fishing Enhancement Stamp and affixes that stamp to his or her valid sport fishing license.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 240, 1050 and 7360, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 240, 713, 1050, 1055 and 7360, Fish and Game Code

s 1.19. Barbless Hook.
A fish hook from which the barb or barbs have been removed or completely bent closed, or which is manufactured without barbs.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 48, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.20. Black Bass.
Includes largemouth, smallmouth, redeye and spotted bass.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 1740-1743, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.23. Bow and Arrow Fishing Tackle.
Such tackle must have the arrow shaft or the point, or both, attached by a line to the bow or to a fishing reel (includes crossbow).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.24. Bullfrog.
Includes only Rana catesbeiana. See Chapter 5 for amphibian regulations.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.26. Bullhead.
Includes brown, black and yellow bullhead.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.29. Catfish.
Includes channel, white, blue and flathead catfish.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 1725-1728, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.32. Chumming.
Placing any material in the water, other than on a hook while angling, for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area in order that they may be taken.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 1725-1728, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.35. Closed or Closure.
Refers to waters or areas closed to all fishing unless otherwise authorized.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 29, 62, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 1725-1728, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.38. Closed Season.
That period during which the taking of fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks or crustaceans is prohibited.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 11, 29, 35, 86, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.39. Coastal Pelagic Species.
Coastal pelagic species means any of the following: northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax), Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax), Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus), jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus), and market squid (Loligo opalescens).


Note: Authority: Section 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 215, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.41. Dates.
Dates of seasons and closures are inclusive.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 11, 29, 35, 62, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.42. Dip Net.
Webbing supported by a frame, and hand held, not more than six feet in greatest dimension, excluding handle.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 56, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.44. Dividing Line Between Lake and Stream.
The mouth of the stream at the existing level of the lake surface. Stream regulations apply to parts of streams in the exposed beds of partially empty lakes.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.47. Fishing Closures (Special), Seasons and Bag and Size Limits.
The District Special Regulations are exceptions to the open seasons and bag limits specified in the Species Regulations. Where more than one area is fished, the number of fish in possession shall not exceed the limit specified in the Species Regulations. Open seasons and closures on streams listed in the District Special Regulations do not include tributaries of such streams unless so specified.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 18, 86, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 310, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.48. Gill Net.
A single wall of webbing, bound at the top by a float line and at the bottom by a weighted line and used for entangling fish.


Note: Authority cited: Section 8682, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 8680-8682 and 8700, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.49. Highly Migratory Species.
Highly migratory species means any of the following: albacore, bluefin, bigeye, and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus spp.); skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis); dorado (dolphinfish) (Coryphaena hippurus); striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax); thresher sharks (common, pelagic, and bigeye) (Alopias spp); shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus); blue shark (Prionace glauca); and Pacific swordfish (Xiphias gladius).


Note: Authority: Section 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 215, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.51. Hoopa Indian Salmon Possession Limit.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219, 220 and 7708, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222, 7155, 7700, 7702, 7703, 7706, 7708 and 12300, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.52. Marking Requirements for Salmon Taken by Other Than Commercial Means.


Note: Authority cited: Section 7708, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 7700, 7702, 7703, 7706 and 7708, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.53. Inland Waters.
Inland waters are all the fresh, brackish and inland saline waters of the state, including lagoons and tidewaters upstream from the mouths of coastal rivers and streams. Inland waters exclude the waters of San Francisco and San Pablo bays downstream from Carquinez Bridge, the tidal portions of rivers and streams flowing into San Francisco and San Pablo Bays, and the waters of Elkhorn Slough, west of Elkhorn Road between Castroville and Watsonville. Also see Section 27.00.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.56. Lake.
Includes natural lakes or man-made reservoirs.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.59. Limit.
Refers to daily bag limit and possession limit per person, or boat limit authorized in Sections 27.60(e) and 195, Title 14, CCR.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 18, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.60. Lure.
A manufactured article or object equipped with one or more hooks designed to attract or catch fish.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 209, 210, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.61. Non-Buoyant Lure.
Any lure that sinks in freshwater.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 209, 210, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.62. Minimum Size.
No fish, mollusks or crustaceans less than the legal minimum size (total, fork or alternate) may be possessed, except as otherwise provided. Total length is the longest straight-line measurement from the tip of the head to the end of the longest lobe of the tail. Fork length is the straight-line distance from the tip of the head to the center of the tail fin. Tip of the head shall be the most anterior point on the fish with the mouth closed and the fish lying flat on its side. Alternate length is the straight-line distance from the base of the foremost spine of the first dorsal fin to the end of the longest lobe of the tail. Unless otherwise provided, all fish, mollusks or crustaceans less than the legal minimum size must be returned immediately to the water from which they were taken.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 18, 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.63. Movement of Live Fish.
Except as provided in sections 4.00 through 4.30 and 230, live fin fish taken under the authority of a sport fishing license may not be transported alive from the water where taken.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205-210, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.65. Multiple Hook.
A hook with two or more points.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 48, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.67. Native Reptiles and Amphibians.
Native reptiles and amphibians are those subspecies, and species which have no subspecies in California, including all color phases, of the classes Reptilia and Amphibia indigenous to California whether taken from the wild or produced in captivity.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 220, 5061 and 6896, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 220, 5060, 5061, 6895 and 6896, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.68. Open Season.
That period of time during which the taking of fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks and crustaceans is authorized.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 11, 35, 48, 62, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.70. Opening Date and Bag Limit for Boundary Waters.
Waters, exclusive of their tributaries, on the boundary between areas or districts with different opening dates or limits shall open on the earlier date and have the larger limit unless otherwise specified.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 11, 35, 48, 62, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.71. Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta includes all rivers, sloughs, canals, cuts, forebays, and flooded islands within the area south of Interstate 80 to its junction with Highway 50, and south of Highway 50 via the Pioneer Bridge to its junction with Highway 99, west of Highway 99, north of Interstate 580, 205, and Highway 120, and east of Interstate 680.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.72. Stream (Includes Creeks and Rivers).
A stream is a body of water that flows at least periodically or intermittently through a bed or channel having banks and supports fish or other aquatic life. This includes watercourses having a surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202 and 205-210, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.73. Salmon.
Includes chinook, coho, pink, chum and sockeye salmon.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.74. Salmon Punch Card and Steelhead Fishing Report Card Requirements.
(a) In addition to a valid sport fishing license, any person fishing for salmon in ocean waters north of Horse Mountain or in waters of the Klamath River system shall have in their possession a nontransferable Salmon Punch Card issued by the department. Anglers must immediately upon taking and retaining an adult salmon as defined in Section 27.80(d) in ocean waters, and over 22 inches total length in the river system, make a hole in the punch card in one of the designated locations and record the month, day, area of catch and species of salmon in the spaces provided.
The fee for a Salmon Punch Card is specified in Section 701. A Salmon Punch Card shall be valid for the calendar year. No person may purchase or possess more than one Salmon Punch Card or any Salmon Punch Card other than his own. Any person who issues a Salmon Punch Card shall enter the card number on the appropriate space provided on the angler's valid sport fishing license. The sport fishing license number shall be entered on the punch card in the appropriate space provided.
Anglers must return punch cards to the department within 30 days of the close of the calendar year.
(b) In addition to a valid sport fishing license, any person fishing for steelhead trout in anadromous waters (see Section 1.04 for definition of anadromous waters) shall have in their possession a nontransferable Steelhead Fishing Report and Restoration Card issued by the department. For purposes of this regulation, a steelhead trout is defined as any rainbow trout greater than 16 inches in length found in anadromous waters. Anglers must immediately record, with a ball-point pen, the month, day, catch area, number of steelhead caught and kept, and number of steelhead caught and released whenever the cardholder finishes fishing for the day, moves to another river or stream, or retains a steelhead trout.
A Steelhead Fishing Report and Restoration Card shall be valid for the calendar year. When the card becomes completely filled-in, any person may purchase another card. Anglers must return their card by January 31 of the following year to the address specified on the Steelhead Fishing Report and Restoration Card.
Revenue received from the sale of the cards may only be expended to monitor, restore, or enhance steelhead trout resources and to administer the report-restoration card program. The card shall contain a statement explaining potential uses of the funds received.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 240, 1050, 1055 and 7380, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 240, 713, 1050, 1055, 7380, 7381 and 7382, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.75. Salmon Spawning Areas.
No salmon may be taken or possessed on any salmon spawning area when it is closed to salmon fishing.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219, 220 and 310, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 310, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.76. Spearfishing.
The taking of fish by spear or hand by persons who are in the water and may be using underwater goggles, face plates, breathing tubes, SCUBA or other artificial underwater breathing device.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.77. Sunfish.
Includes bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, yellow perch and Sacramento perch.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.80. Take.
Hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks, crustaceans or invertebrates or attempting to do so.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 86, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.84. Titles and Section Numbers.
All titles and headings used in these regulations are a part thereof. All section numbers cited refer to these regulations unless otherwise specified.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 2, 5, 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.85. Trammel Net.
Two or more walls of webbing, bound at the top by a float line and at the bottom by a weighted line and used for entangling fish.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 8682, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 8680-8682, 8700 and 8720, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.86. Trout.
Includes all trouts, chars, steelhead, kokanee salmon and grayling.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222 and 1725-1728, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.87. Waste of Fish.
It is unlawful to cause or permit any deterioration or waste of any fish taken in the waters of this state.


Note: Authority cited: Section 5510, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 5510, 7700, 7701, 7704 and 7705, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.88. Public Pier.
A public pier is a publicly owned manmade structure that has the following characteristics: is connected, above the mean high tide, to the main coastline or to the landmass of a named and charted natural island; has unrestricted free access for the general public; and has been built or currently functions for the primary purpose of allowing angling access to ocean waters.
Additionally, publicly owned jetties or breakwaters that are connected to land, as described above, that have free unrestricted access for the general public and whose purpose it is to form the most seaward protective boundary of an ocean harbor are public piers. Jetties, breakwaters, promenades, sea walls, moles, docks, linings, barriers and other structures that are not the most seaward protective boundary of an ocean harbor, are not public piers.


Note: Authority cited: Section 200, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Section 7153, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.90. Nearshore Fish Stocks, Nearshore Fisheries, Nearshore Waters, and Shallow Nearshore Rockfish Defined.
(a) Under the authority of Section 8587.1 of the Fish and Game Code, Section 8586 of the Fish and Game Code is made inoperative.
(b) "Nearshore fish stocks" means any of the following:
(1) black rockfish (Sebastes melanops),
(2) black-and-yellow rockfish (Sebastes chrysomelas),
(3) blue rockfish (Sebastes mystinus),
(4) brown rockfish (Sebastes auriculatus),
(5) cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus),
(6) calico rockfish (Sebastes dallii),
(7) California scorpionfish (sculpin) (Scorpaena guttata),
(8) California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher),
(9) China rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus),
(10) copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus),
(11) gopher rockfish (Sebastes carnatus),
(12) grass rockfish (Sebastes rastrelliger),
(13) greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos,
(14) kelp rockfish (Sebastes atrovirens),
(15) monkeyface eel (Cebidichthys violaceus),
(16) olive rockfish (Sebastes serranoides),
(17) quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger), and
(18) treefish (Sebastes serriceps),
(c) "Nearshore fisheries" means the commercial or recreational taking, possession, or landing of any species of nearshore fish stocks.
(d) "Nearshore waters" means ocean waters including around offshore rocks and islands extending from the shore to a depth of 20 fathoms.
(e) "Shallow nearshore rockfish" means a subgroup of rockfishes (genus Sebastes) including only black-and-yellow rockfish, China rockfish, gopher rockfish, grass rockfish, and kelp rockfish.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 8585.5 and 8586, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.91. Federal Groundfish and Rockfish, Cabezon and Greenling (RCG) Complex.
(a) The species or species groups listed in subsections 1.91(a)(1) through 1.91(a)(12) constitute "federal groundfish" and are managed under the Federal Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan:
(1) "Nearshore Rockfish," which means the following species of rockfish: black rockfish (Sebastes melanops), black and yellow rockfish (S. chrysomelas), blue rockfish (S. mystinus), brown rockfish (S. auriculatus), calico rockfish (S. dalli), China rockfish (S. nebulosus), copper rockfish (S. caurinus), gopher rockfish (S. carnatus), grass rockfish (S. rastrelliger), kelp rockfish (S. atrovirens), olive rockfish (S. serranoides), quillback rockfish (S. maliger), treefish (S. serriceps)
(2) "California Scorpionfish" (Scorpaena guttata)
(3) "Shelf Rockfish" which means the following species of rockfish: bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis), bronzespotted rockfish (S. gilli), canary rockfish (S. pinniger), chilipepper (S. goodei), cowcod (S. levis), dusky rockfish (S. ciliatus), flag rockfish (S. rubrivinctus), greenblotched rockfish (S. rosenblatti), greenspotted rockfish (S. chlorostictus), greenstriped rockfish (S. elongates), harlequin rockfish (S. variegates), honeycomb rockfish (S. umbrosus), Mexican rockfish (S. macdonaldi), pink rockfish (S. eos), redstripe rockfish (S. proriger), rosethorn rockfish (S. helvomaculatus), rosy rockfish (S. rosaceus), shortbelly rockfish (S. jordani), silvergray rockfish (S. brevispinis), speckled rockfish (S. ovalis), squarespot rockfish (S. hopkinsi), starry rockfish (S. constellatus), stripetail rockfish (S. saxicola), tiger rockfish (S. nigrocinctus), vermilion rockfish (S. miniatus), widow rockfish (S. entomelas), yelloweye rockfish (S. ruberrimus), yellowtail rockfish (S. flavidus)
(4) "Slope Rockfish" which means the following species of rockfish: aurora rockfish (Sebastes aurora), bank rockfish (S. rufus), blackgill rockfish (S. melanostomus), darkblotched rockfish (S. crameri), Pacific ocean perch (S. alutus), redbanded rockfish (S. babcocki), rougheye rockfish (S. aleutianus), sharpchin rockfish (S. zacentrus), shortraker rockfish (S. borealis), splitnose rockfish (S. diploproa), yellowmouth rockfish (S. reedi)
(5) "Sharks", including only leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata), soupfin shark (Galeorhinus zyopterus), and spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
(6) "Skates", including only big skate (Raja binoculata), California skate (R. inornata), and longnose skate (R. rhina)
(7) "Roundfish", including only cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), kelp greenling (Hexagrammos decagrammus), lingcod (Ophiodon elongates), Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), and sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria)
(8) "Thornyheads", which means longspine thornyhead (Sebastolobus altivelis), and shortspine thornyhead (Sebastolobus alascanus)
(9) "Federally Managed Flatfish", including only arrowtooth flounder (arrowtooth turbot) (Atheresthes stomias), Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus), English sole (Parophrys vetulus), and petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani).
(10) "Other Flatfish", including only butter sole (Isopsetta isolepis), curlfin sole (Pleuronichthys decurrens), flathead sole (Hippoglossoides elassodon), Pacific sanddab (Citharichthys sordidus), rex sole (Glyptocephalus zachirus), rock sole (Lepidopsetta bilineata), sand sole (Psettichthys melanostictus) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus).
(11) "Other fish", including only ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei), finescale codling (Antimora microlepis), and Pacific rattail (Coryphaenoides acrolepis)
(12) All genera and species of the family Scorpaenidae that occur off California and not specifically listed in (a)(1) through (a)(4) or (a)(8) above are included in the list of species.
(b) "RCG Complex" means all species of rockfish (Sebastes), cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), and kelp and rock greenlings (genusHexagrammos).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 7071 and 8586, Fish and Game Code.

s 1.92. Transgenic.
Genetically altered by introducing DNA (1) from another species or (2) through engineered endogenous constructs by means such as but not limited to recombinant DNA and RNA techniques to produce, gene addition, deletion, and doubling, or changing the position of the gene. This definition excludes DNA vaccines, individuals produced by the techniques of whole genome ploidy manipulation, and hybridization between closely related species, as in traditional hybridization.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210 and 220. Reference: Sections 200-202, 205, 206, 210 and 220.

s 1.93. Weight.
Any object directly or indirectly attached to a fishing line with the purpose of casting or sinking a lure or bait.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 209, 210, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.00. Fishing Methods -General.
All fish may be taken only by angling with one closely attended rod and line or one hand line with not more than three hooks nor more than three artificial lures (each lure may have three hooks attached) attached thereto. Anglers in possession of a valid two-rod stamp and anglers under 16 years of age may use up to two rods in lakes, reservoirs and the Colorado River District. See District Trout, Salmon and Special regulations for exceptions.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.01. Limits on Weights and Hook Spacing.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.02. Fishing Methods -North Coast District.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.03. Special Upper Sacramento River Gear Restrictions.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.04. Fishing Methods -Special Provisions.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.05. Fishing Methods -General.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.06. Use of Gaffs.
No person shall possess or use a gaff in inland waters, except that a gaff three feet or less in length may be used to land legal-sized fish only by anglers fishing from a boat in the Sacramento River main stem below Deschutes Road Bridge.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 5507, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.07. Underwater Viewing Devices.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.08. Special Fishing Methods and Bag Limits -Barrett and Upper Otay Lakes, San Diego County.
The following fishing methods restrictions and bag limits apply to Barrett Lake and Upper Otay Lake:
(a) Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.
(b) The bag limit for all species is zero.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.09. Possession of Illegal Gear.
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall use or possess, except in his or her home, any landing gear, any nets, except standard landing-type dip nets not exceeding 36 inches in greatest dimension, excluding handle, gaffs or spears within 100 yards of any river, stream, lake or reservoir. Non-electronic underwater viewing devices may not be used for taking fish except under the provisions of Section 2.30.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.10. Hook and Weight Restrictions.
(a) Definition of Gap: For the purposes of this section, "gap" means the distance measured from the point of a hook to the shank.
(b) Maximum Gaps and Gear Rigging for Rivers and Streams unless otherwise provided (does not apply to lakes and reservoirs, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (see Section 1.71 for definition of the Delta), and the Colorado River.
1. No person shall use any single hook with a gap greater than 1 inch or any multiple hook with a gap greater than 3/4 inch.
2. It is unlawful to use any hook which is directly or indirectly attached closer than 18 inches to any weight exceeding 1/2 ounce.
3. It is unlawful to use any multiple hook or more than one single hook on non-buoyant lures exceeding one ounce.
4. It is unlawful to use any weight directly attached below a hook.
(c) Maximum Gaps for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (see Section 1.71 for definition of the Delta).
1. No person shall use any single hook with a gap greater than 1 inch or any multiple hook with a gap greater than 3/4 inch.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.11. Special Fishing Methods -Lake County.
(a) In Clear Lake and its tributaries, hitch may be taken by hand or hand-held dip net.
(b) No barriers or weirs may be constructed to herd fish.
(c) All hitch are to be utilized and not left as waste.
(d) All fish taken by hand or net other than hitch must be immediately returned live to the water. No other fish may be possessed along with hitch as part of a mixed bag.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.12. Special Fishing Methods -Shasta County.
(a) In all waters of the Fall River Valley downstreams from Thousand Springs Road, in the Pit River from the confluence with the Fall River downstream to Lake Britton, and in Hat Creek from Hat No. 2 Powerhouse downstream to Lake Britton, western suckers may be taken by hand or hand-thrown spears only by enrolled members of the Pit River Tribe.
(b) Open Season: January 1 through April 15.
(c) No fish other than western suckers may be speared, and all fish other than western suckers captured by hand must be immediately returned live to the water.
(d) No other fish may be possessed along with western suckers as part of a mixed bag.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 205-210, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.13. Special Net Restriction -Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 205, 206, 209 and 210, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.14. Special Fishing Methods -San Joaquin River.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 206 and 215, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.15. Use of Lights.
Lights may be used when fishing at night when and where such fishing is permitted. Lights may be used on or as part of any fishing tackle (this supersedes Section 2005 of the Fish and Game Code).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219, 220 and2005, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205, 210, 215-222 and 2005, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.20. Fishing Beneath Ice.
Fish may be taken beneath the ice during the open season for that water.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.25. Bow and Arrow Fishing.
Bow and arrow fishing is permitted only for the taking of carp, goldfish, western sucker, Sacramento blackfish, hardhead, Sacramento squawfish and lamprey, all year, except in:
(a) Designated salmon spawning areas.
(b) The Colorado River District where only carp, tilapia, goldfish and mullet may be taken.
(c) See bullfrogs (Section 5.05).
(d) Waters listed in Section 2.04.
(e) The East Fork Walker River between Bridgeport Dam and the Nevada State line where carp only may be taken during trout season.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.30. Spearfishing.
Spearfishing is permitted only in:
(a) The Colorado River District for carp, goldfish and mullet, all year.
(b) The Valley District for carp, tilapia, goldfish, western sucker, Sacramento blackfish, hardhead, Sacramento squawfish and lamprey, from May 1 through September 15, except that no spearfishing is permitted in:
(1) Shasta and Tehama counties (see Section 2.12).
(2) Butte Creek (Butte Co.).
(3) Feather River below Oroville Dam (Butte Co.).
(4) Designated salmon spawning areas.
(c) The Kern River from the Kern-Tulare county line upstream to the Johnsondale Bridge for carp, goldfish, western sucker, hardhead and Sacramento squawfish, from May 1 through September 15.
(d) See bullfrogs (Section 5.05).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.35. Taking Fish near Dams, Fishways, Screens and Egg-Taking Stations.
No fish may be taken within 250 feet of:
(a) Any fishway or any egg-taking station.
(b) Any dam or any weir or rack which has a fishway or an egg-taking station.
(c) The upstream side of any fish screen.
Fish may be taken upstream or downstream from any dam that does not have a fishway or egg-taking station (this supersedes Section 5502 of the Fish and Game Code).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205, 210 and 215-222, and 5502, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.40. Chumming.
Chumming is permitted only in:
(a) The Colorado River District, but only the approved bait fishes for this District may be used as chum (see Section 4.15) except in the Salton Sea where corn may also be used.
(b) Carquinez Strait and Suisun Bay and their tributaries and saltwater tributaries.
(c) Sacramento River and tidewater of tributaries downstream from Interstate 80 bridge.
(d) San Joaquin River and tidewater of tributaries downstream from Interstate 5 bridge.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205, 210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 2.45. Computer Assisted Remote Fishing.
(a) It is unlawful to take or assist in the taking of any fish in or from this state, by computer-assisted remote fishing.
(b) It is unlawful to establish or operate a computer-assisted remote fishing site for the purpose of taking any fish from or within this state.
(c) For the purposes of this section, "computer-assisted remote fishing" means the use of a computer or any other remotely controlled device, equipment, software, or technology, to remotely control the aiming or discharge of any weapon, including, but not limited to, any firearm, bow and arrow, spear, harpoon or any other weapon capable of killing or injuring any fish, for the purposes of taking any fish.
(d) For the purposes of this section, "computer-assisted remote fishing site" means any computer, internet site or web-based device or system, or other electronically operated site or system used to assist in the remote taking fish.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202 and 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 205, Fish and Game Code.

s 3.00. Fishing Hours.
(a) Day Defined: One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Remaining hours are night.
(b) All fish may be taken day or night, except as follows:
(1) WATERS WITH RESTRICTED FISHING HOURS FOR ALL SPECIES:
(A) American River between Business 80 and Nimbus Dam (Sacramento Co.): Night fishing prohibited.
(B) Heenan Lake, (Alpine Co.): See section 7.50(b)(76)(A).
(C) Mono County: Night fishing is prohibited in all Mono County waters except Topaz Lake, where fishing is prohibited from two hours after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
(D) Tahoe Lake (Placer and El Dorado Cos.): Fishing is prohibited from two hours after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
(2) WATERS WHERE NIGHT NO FISHING HOURS
AND DAY FISHING IS ALLOWED, RESTRICTIONS AT
BUT NO TROUT OR SALMON MAY LAKES LISTED
BE TAKEN AT NIGHT: BELOW:
(A) North Coast District
(B) North Central District, all waters Berryessa Lake (Napa Co.) and
except those (waters) listed to the Mendocino Lake (Mendocino Co.)
right. "
(C) South Central District, all waters Coyote Lake (Santa Clara Co.)
except those (waters) listed to
the right. "
(D) Valley District, north of Interstate 80, Camp Far West Lake (Nevada,
all waters except those listed Placer, and Yuba cos.), Collins
to the right. " Lake (Yuba Co.), Oroville Lake
(Butte Co.) and Wildwood Lake
(Nevada Co.)
(E) Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, and
Tehama counties.

Also, see Section 27.56.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 215, 220 and 240, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 4.00. Bait -General.
Legally acquired and possessed invertebrates, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibians (except salamanders), fish eggs and treated and processed foods may be used for bait, except:
(a) No species specified as endangered, threatened, candidate, fully-protected, or otherwise protected under state and federal law may be used as bait.
(b) No salamander may be used as bait. See section 5.05 for other amphibians that may be used as bait.
(c) See Section 5.35 for restrictions on crayfish;
(d) See Section 7.50(b)(74) for restriction on bait collecting on Hat Creek;
(e) No trout may be maintained or possessed in a live condition in any container on or attached to any boat;
(f) Except for restrictions listed under special regulations, dead ocean fish may be used as bait statewide. This section supersedes the provisions of sections 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 4.25 and 4.30.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202 and 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 205, 5504 and 5505, Fish and Game Code.

s 4.05. Bait Fish Capture Methods.
(a) Approved bait fish may be taken only by hand, with a dip net, or with traps not over three feet in greatest dimension. Such bait fish may not be purchased, bartered, sold, transferred or traded; or transported alive from the location where taken. Any other species taken shall be returned to the water immediately. Traps need not be closely attended. Dip net use: A dip net must be hand held, and the motion of a dip net shall be caused only by the physical effort of the operator. A dip net may not be moved through the water by any mechanical force or motorized device.
(b) Within the area bounded by Highway 111 on the north and east and Highway 86 on the west and south, approved bait fish may be taken only with dip nets with diagonal mesh size one inch and greater, or by traps in water greater than four feet in depth. Traps may not exceed three feet in greatest dimension. Approved bait fish may not be taken by hand within this area.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 206 and 5505, Fish and Game Code.

s 4.10. Bait Fish Use in the Southern District.
Except as provided below, live or dead fin fish shall not be used or possessed for use as bait in the Southern District:
(a) Dead threadfin shad and live or dead longjaw mudsucker may beused in all Southern District waters.
(b) Live threadfin shad may be used only at the location where taken.
(c) Golden shiner and red shiner may be used in San Diego County.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code.
s 4.15. Bait Fish Use in the Colorado River District.
Except as provided below, live or dead fin fish shall not be used or possessed for use as bait in the Colorado River District:
(a) Live or dead golden shiner, fathead minnow, red shiner, mosquitofish, longjaw mudsucker, threadfin shad, goldfish, sunfish, molly, and dead carp may be used in all Colorado River District waters.
(b) Live carp may be used only at the location where taken.
(c) Tilapia may be used in the Salton Sea, and may be taken for bait only within the area bounded by Highway 111 on the north and east and Highway 86 on the west and south (except as in subsection (d) below).
(d) Tilapia may be taken and used for bait in the Colorado River and its associated backwaters only within the area bounded by Palo Verde Diversion Dam south to the Morelos Dam.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 4.20. Bait Fish Use in the Valley and South CentralDistricts.
Except as provided below, live or dead fin fish shall not be used or possessed for use as bait in the Valley or South Central District:
(a) Live or dead golden shiner, fathead minnow, mosquitofish, longjaw mudsucker, and staghorn sculpin, and dead threadfin shad, Mississippi silverside and lamprey may be used in all Valley and South CentralDistrict waters except those listed in subsection (f) below.
(b) Red shiner may be used only in the Valley District north of Interstate 580 and Highway 132.
(c) Yellowfin gobies may be used in the Valley District only in thoseareas described in subsections (d)(1)-(3) below.
(d) In addition, except for trout and salmon, fin fish lawfully taken inthe following waters by angling or with bait fish methods approved inSection 4.05 may be used only in the waters where taken:
(1) Carquinez Strait and Suisun Bay and their tributaries and saltwatertributaries.
(2) Sacramento River and tidewater of tributaries downstream fromthe Highway 32 bridge near Hamilton City, Feather River downstreamfrom the Oroville Hatchery Fish Barrier Dam, Yuba River downstreamfrom Daguerre Point Dam, and American River downstream from Nimbus Dam.
(3) San Joaquin River and tidewater of tributaries downstream fromInterstate 5 bridge.
(e) Live threadfin shad, Mississippi silverside and lamprey may beused only at the location where taken.
(f) Fin fish may not be used in Keller Lake (Glenn Co.), Letts Lake(Colusa Co.), Merced Lake (San Francisco Co.), Upper and Lower Plaskett Meadow Ponds (Glenn Co.), Whale Rock Reservoir (San Luis Obispo Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 215, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code. (continued)