Question: I'm going camping in Buckskin Mountain State Park in Arizona. Am I allowed to fish on the Colorado River there with a California fishing license since the river is split with California? Would I have to be on the other side of the river with my current license or would I need a fishing stamp (Colorado River Validation)?

Answer: Your California fishing license is only valid when fishing from shore on the California side of the Colorado River. In order to fish from a boat in the Colorado River, you must have both a California sport fishing license and an Arizona special use stamp or validation. The required Colorado river stamp must be purchased through a California DFG license agent in the area. Arizona licensees must buy their stamps through Arizona Game and Fish Department license agents.

For more information, please review the 2012-2013 Freshwater Sportfishing Regulation booklet (page 7) available wherever sportfishing licenses are sold or online at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/FreshFish-Mar2012.