CDFW is also making it easier than ever to find the perfect spot to cast your line. The California Inland Recreational Angler Survey’s (CIRAS) helps anglers plan their next fishing trip driven by data submitted by fellow anglers. Data submitted by anglers can...
Pop-up gear was previously authorized for use in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 on April 3, 2026. Pop-up fishing gear uses buoys and lines attached to traps, just like traditional crab traps, however the buoys and lines remain coiled on the seafloor with the traps. When a commercial fisherman is ready to retrieve their gear, a remote signal...
"Both individuals were cited for fishing without a license and exceeding the legal bag limit. All crabs were seized and returned alive to the ocean. This case highlights how quickly overharvest can occur in intertidal areas and the lengths individuals may...
David Andrew Sump was sentenced to six years in prison by a San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge on Monday, March 23, 2026. Sump’s prior criminal record was factored into the sentence. An investigation by CDFW’s Law Enforcement Division, with assistance...
“It is rare in the East Bay to have a creek that is open to the ocean so that the fish can come back,” said EBMUD Supervising Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist Bert Mulchaey. “To have a chance to take on a...
