A reminder of new California fishing licenses for 2012
This is a reminder that if you are planning to fish in the State of California in 2012, you will need a new license as of January 1.
Licenses:
The 2012 non-resident annual fishing license is $120.14, and it is good through December 31, 2012.
A one-day resident or non-resident license is $14.30.
A two-day resident or non-resident license is $22.42.
A ten-day non-resident license is $44.85.
Second-Rod Stamp:
A Second-Rod Stamp is $13.78.
This Second-Rod stamp allows an angler to fish with two rods or lines in inland waters, except for waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used.
Colorado River Stamp: $3.09.
This Colorado River stamp allows an angler to fish from a boat or other floating device on the Colorado River or adjacent waters forming the California-Arizona border.
Abalone Report Card: $21.34.
This card is required for all persons taking abalone from ocean waters north of the center of the mouth of San Francisco Bay, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.
Only one Abalone Report Card may be issued per person each license year.
North Coast Salmon Report Card: $5.97.
This card is required for all anglers taking salmon in the Smith River System or Klamath-Trinity River System, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.
Steelhead Report Card: $6.74.
This card is required to fish for steelhead in inland waters, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.
License agent outlets:
California fishing licenses and stamps are available at a number of local outlets, which include the following:
Carson City:
Big 5 Sporting Goods
CVS Drug Store.
Wal-Mart – 3200 Market Street
Wal-Mart – 3770 South Carson Street
Douglas County:
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Raley’s.
Scolari’s.
Topaz General Store at Topaz Lake.
Special Note:
The Nevada fishing license period is a different type of year.
The current Nevada fishing license period will end on February 29, 2012.