California Fish and Game Code ARTICLE 2 - Fishing Lines

  • Section 9025.1.
    The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the people of the state and California’s marine resources and fisheries that...
  • Section 9025.5.
    (a) Troll lines or handlines having not more than two hooks (plugs excepted) may be used in any district, and troll lines with more than two...
  • Section 9026.
    Set lines may be used in Districts 6, 7, 10, 17, 18, and 19. It is unlawful to use set lines with hooks more than...
  • Section 9027.
    (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 9026, 9028, or 9029, in the area described in subdivision (b), it is unlawful to use more than 150 hooks on a vessel...
  • Section 9027.5.
    (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 9026, 9028, or 9029 in the area described in subdivision (b), it is unlawful to use more than 150 hooks on a vessel...
  • Section 9028.
    Notwithstanding Sections 8603 and 9025, it is unlawful to use fishing lines, including, but not limited to, troll lines and handlines more than 900 feet...
  • Section 9029.
    (a) Notwithstanding Section 9028, a fishing line which is anchored to the ocean bottom at one end and attached at the surface to a fishing vessel...
  • Section 9029.5.
    Notwithstanding Sections 9025.5, 9026, and 9029, it is unlawful to use set lines, vertical fishing lines, or troll lines to take fish for commercial purposes...

Last modified: October 22, 2018