Sport Fishing 2026 (Inland and Marine)

The California Fish and Game Commission proposes to amend sport fishing regulations as set forth in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, sections 1.62, 1.73, 1.74, 2.10, 2.11, 4.20, 5.00, 5.65, 5.85, 5.88, 6.34, 6.35, 7.00, 7.40, 7.50, 8.00, 8.10, 28.25, 28.30, 28.32, 28.35, 230 and 701. The proposed regulatory amendments are needed to effectively manage California’s sport fisheries by clarifying sport fishing regulations, increasing angler opportunities, and protecting fish populations...