Department of Fish and Game
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02:116 September 24, 2002
Contact(s): Glenn Underwood, License and Revenue Branch,
(916) 227-2268; Troy Swauger, Information Officer,
(916) 654-2096
Free Fishing Day set for Sept. 28
All anglers, from the most experienced to the newest, can look forward to a fantastic autumn fishing experience on Saturday, Sept. 28, as California celebrates Free Fishing Day across the state.
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) advises that on Sept. 28 no license or stamps are required to fish. However, all other regulations, such as season and bag limits, remain in effect. The bonus event has evolved into a semi-annual opportunity for anglers to introduce someone to the fabulous sport of fishing.
Introduced nationally in the early 1970s through a Presidential resolution, the first of two free fishing days accompanies National Fishing Week in June. The second free fishing opportunity coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, routinely set for the fourth Saturday in September.
"Free Fishing Days are a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try," said Glenn Underwood with DFG's License and Revenue Branch (LRB). "There are a number of DFG offices that offer clinics on free fishing days."
DFG offers a "Fishing in the City" program where youngsters or inexperienced anglers can go fishing in the middle of metropolitan areas. "Fishing in the City" and Free Fishing Day clinics are designed to educate new anglers about fish habits, proven catch methods, and the tackle needed. To introduce people to the sport of angling, DFG has numerous free fishing day activities planned throughout California.
Call (916) 358-1644 for more information about Sacramento area events; (415)892-0460 for the San Francisco Bay area; and in Los Angeles, (562)590-5187. Schedules are also available online at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/coned/fishcity.html.
When Free Fishing Day is not in effect, anglers must possess a valid 2002 sport fishing license, priced this year for California residents at $30.45. For anglers who choose to fish only occasionally, several short-term sport fishing licenses are available. The two-day sport fishing license costs $11.05, and can be used in either inland or ocean waters. The one-day Pacific Ocean-only license costs 6.55, and is usable in ocean waters north of Point Arguello (Santa Barbara County). Anglers fishing in the ocean south of Point Arguello can buy a one-day Pacific Ocean-only license with Ocean Enhancement Stamp for $7.10.
Avid anglers can show their support for fish and wildlife conservation and save money at the same time by purchasing a lifetime license. Lifetime license fees are based on the licensee's age at the time of purchase as follows: birth to 9 years, $300; age 10 to 39, $495; age 40 to 61, $445; age 62 and older, $300. Lifetime hunting license: birth to 9 years, $300; age 10 to 39, $495; age 40 to 61, $445; age 62 and older, $300. For those who enjoy both hunting and fishing, a lifetime
sportsman's license is available as follows: birth to 9 years, $600; age 10 to 39, $990; age 40 to 61, $890; age 62 and older, $600.
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02:116 September 24, 2002
Contact(s): Glenn Underwood, License and Revenue Branch,
(916) 227-2268; Troy Swauger, Information Officer,
(916) 654-2096
Free Fishing Day set for Sept. 28
All anglers, from the most experienced to the newest, can look forward to a fantastic autumn fishing experience on Saturday, Sept. 28, as California celebrates Free Fishing Day across the state.
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) advises that on Sept. 28 no license or stamps are required to fish. However, all other regulations, such as season and bag limits, remain in effect. The bonus event has evolved into a semi-annual opportunity for anglers to introduce someone to the fabulous sport of fishing.
Introduced nationally in the early 1970s through a Presidential resolution, the first of two free fishing days accompanies National Fishing Week in June. The second free fishing opportunity coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, routinely set for the fourth Saturday in September.
"Free Fishing Days are a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try," said Glenn Underwood with DFG's License and Revenue Branch (LRB). "There are a number of DFG offices that offer clinics on free fishing days."
DFG offers a "Fishing in the City" program where youngsters or inexperienced anglers can go fishing in the middle of metropolitan areas. "Fishing in the City" and Free Fishing Day clinics are designed to educate new anglers about fish habits, proven catch methods, and the tackle needed. To introduce people to the sport of angling, DFG has numerous free fishing day activities planned throughout California.
Call (916) 358-1644 for more information about Sacramento area events; (415)892-0460 for the San Francisco Bay area; and in Los Angeles, (562)590-5187. Schedules are also available online at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/coned/fishcity.html.
When Free Fishing Day is not in effect, anglers must possess a valid 2002 sport fishing license, priced this year for California residents at $30.45. For anglers who choose to fish only occasionally, several short-term sport fishing licenses are available. The two-day sport fishing license costs $11.05, and can be used in either inland or ocean waters. The one-day Pacific Ocean-only license costs 6.55, and is usable in ocean waters north of Point Arguello (Santa Barbara County). Anglers fishing in the ocean south of Point Arguello can buy a one-day Pacific Ocean-only license with Ocean Enhancement Stamp for $7.10.
Avid anglers can show their support for fish and wildlife conservation and save money at the same time by purchasing a lifetime license. Lifetime license fees are based on the licensee's age at the time of purchase as follows: birth to 9 years, $300; age 10 to 39, $495; age 40 to 61, $445; age 62 and older, $300. Lifetime hunting license: birth to 9 years, $300; age 10 to 39, $495; age 40 to 61, $445; age 62 and older, $300. For those who enjoy both hunting and fishing, a lifetime
sportsman's license is available as follows: birth to 9 years, $600; age 10 to 39, $990; age 40 to 61, $890; age 62 and older, $600.
