California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 2 - Statewide Regulations for Fishing and Frogging in Inland Waters
Article 1 - Fishing Methods and Gear Restrictions
Section 2.25 - Bow and Arrow Fishing

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 2.25

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Bow and arrow fishing is permitted only for the taking of carp, goldfish, Sacramento (Western) Sucker, Sacramento blackfish, hardhead, Sacramento pikeminnow and lamprey, all year, except in:

(1) Designated salmon spawning areas (See Fish and Game Code Section 1505).

(2) The Colorado River District where only carp, tilapia, goldfish and mullet may be taken.

(3) See bullfrogs (Section 5.05).

(4) The East Fork of the Walker River between Bridgeport Dam and the Nevada State line where only carp may be taken.

(b) Bow and arrow fishing is permitted for bullheads and catfish in the following waters:

(1) Within the boundaries of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (See Section 1.71).

(2) Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County.

(3) Lake Isabella in Kern County.

1. Amendment of subsection (d) and new subsection (e) filed 3-7-94; operative 3-7-94 pursuant to Fish and Game Code sections 202 and 215 (Register 94, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-9-96; operative 2-9-96 pursuant to Fish and Game Code sections 202 and 205 (Register 96, No. 6).
3. Amendment of first paragraph, repealer of subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of NOTE filed 12-27-2007; operative 1-26-2008 (Register 2007, No. 52).
4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 52).
5. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 2-27-2018; operative 3-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2018, No. 9).
6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-6-2022; operative 12-6-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) and Fish and Game Code section 265 (Register 2022, No. 49).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 219 and 265, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 205, Fish and Game Code.

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