New fishing regulations take effect in March

The Department of Fish and Game is reminding anglers to purchase 2010 fishing licenses.

Licenses are required of any person aged 16 older when taking any fish, shellfish, reptile or amphibian in California.
Sport fishing licenses, stamps and report cards are valid for one calendar year. Information about the specific license types and fees is available at DFG’s Web site,  www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html.

Starting March 1, the licenses will no longer have to be worn above the waist.

Until then, all licenses purchased online or from an agent must still be displayed above the waist and clearly visible while fishing.   

Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, the Bay-Delta Sport Fishing Enhancement Stamp will no longer be required.

All resident and non-resident sport fishing licenses, both annual and short-term, and selected stamps and report cards are available for purchase from DFG sales offices and authorized license agents. Anglers
can find a list of sales offices and business hours or look up license agents in their area at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/.

Anglers with Internet access can also purchase a sport fishing license and selected stamps online at www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/ols/intro.html.

Contact The Recorder newsroom at 784-5000, Ext. 1050