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December 19, 2001
Anglers Now Able to Purchase a Second Rod Stamp to Fish the Colorado River District
Contact: Conservation Education, (916) 654-5866
SACRAMENTO — For Southern California anglers who listed catching more fish as one of their New Year’s resolutions, help is on the way. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is now giving anglers a great stocking stuffer idea this season by allowing the purchase of a second rod stamp, therefore theoretically doubling the chance of catching fish.
With the stamp, in addition to a valid 2002 California fishing license, the opportunity to fish with two fishing poles in all waters in the Colorado District becomes legal. A second rod stamp is available for $9.70 and is good for the entire year.
The new regulations take effect Jan. 1. Prior to 2002, a second rod stamp made it legal to use two rods in reservoirs and ponds in the district. However, the law was amended to give anglers a better-rounded fishing experience, allowing them to target more than one species of fish at a time. The new law allows anglers to fish with two rods in rivers, canals and streams as well.
The Colorado River District is a vast region, consisting of the Colorado River Drainage, Lake Havasu, Imperial Valley, Coachella Valley and the Palo Verde Valley.
In addition, Arizona Game and Fish will honor the second rod stamp on the shore of the Arizona state side of the Colorado River, and for anglers fishing from boats on the river or any other floating device. For more than a decade, Arizona’s second rod stamp has been honored by California on the California side of the Colorado River.
"Basically, where the California fishing license with the Colorado River stamp has been honored before with a California license, river stamp and second pole stamp, it will be honored now," said Becky Wright, Law Enforcement Project Manager for Arizona Game and Fish’s Yuma Region. "That includes Mittry Lake near Yuma, Topoc Marsh north of Lake Havasu, and the Colorado River."
The move permitting the use of two poles changes the aspect of fishing in the Colorado River District.
"Anglers can double their opportunities with this stamp in an area that prior to Dec. 31 you were unable to do," said Mike McBride, a Southern California Regional Patrol Chief for the DFG. "Now, anywhere you can fish in the district you can use two poles. We hope to put a big smile on the faces of anglers with this opportunity to expand their fishing techniques. A lot of folks will enjoy being able to put out that second rod."
Allowing anglers to use one pole to cast and another to bait fish with this new regulation opens the door for anglers to catch more fish and target more than one species at a time. One pole can be used for bait fishing for bottom feeders such as carp and catfish, while another is used to cast and retrieve lures for bass, bluegill and crappie. For bait anglers, the chance to use more than one type of bait at a time increases the possibility of catching more fish.
Although two poles can be used with the stamp, the bag limits won’t change. Also, it’s important to remember that both poles must be closely attended. It’s unlawful to leave lines in the water and then come back later to check them.
Anglers Now Able to Purchase a Second Rod Stamp to Fish the Colorado River District
Contact: Conservation Education, (916) 654-5866
SACRAMENTO — For Southern California anglers who listed catching more fish as one of their New Year’s resolutions, help is on the way. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is now giving anglers a great stocking stuffer idea this season by allowing the purchase of a second rod stamp, therefore theoretically doubling the chance of catching fish.
With the stamp, in addition to a valid 2002 California fishing license, the opportunity to fish with two fishing poles in all waters in the Colorado District becomes legal. A second rod stamp is available for $9.70 and is good for the entire year.
The new regulations take effect Jan. 1. Prior to 2002, a second rod stamp made it legal to use two rods in reservoirs and ponds in the district. However, the law was amended to give anglers a better-rounded fishing experience, allowing them to target more than one species of fish at a time. The new law allows anglers to fish with two rods in rivers, canals and streams as well.
The Colorado River District is a vast region, consisting of the Colorado River Drainage, Lake Havasu, Imperial Valley, Coachella Valley and the Palo Verde Valley.
In addition, Arizona Game and Fish will honor the second rod stamp on the shore of the Arizona state side of the Colorado River, and for anglers fishing from boats on the river or any other floating device. For more than a decade, Arizona’s second rod stamp has been honored by California on the California side of the Colorado River.
"Basically, where the California fishing license with the Colorado River stamp has been honored before with a California license, river stamp and second pole stamp, it will be honored now," said Becky Wright, Law Enforcement Project Manager for Arizona Game and Fish’s Yuma Region. "That includes Mittry Lake near Yuma, Topoc Marsh north of Lake Havasu, and the Colorado River."
The move permitting the use of two poles changes the aspect of fishing in the Colorado River District.
"Anglers can double their opportunities with this stamp in an area that prior to Dec. 31 you were unable to do," said Mike McBride, a Southern California Regional Patrol Chief for the DFG. "Now, anywhere you can fish in the district you can use two poles. We hope to put a big smile on the faces of anglers with this opportunity to expand their fishing techniques. A lot of folks will enjoy being able to put out that second rod."
Allowing anglers to use one pole to cast and another to bait fish with this new regulation opens the door for anglers to catch more fish and target more than one species at a time. One pole can be used for bait fishing for bottom feeders such as carp and catfish, while another is used to cast and retrieve lures for bass, bluegill and crappie. For bait anglers, the chance to use more than one type of bait at a time increases the possibility of catching more fish.
Although two poles can be used with the stamp, the bag limits won’t change. Also, it’s important to remember that both poles must be closely attended. It’s unlawful to leave lines in the water and then come back later to check them.
