Are electric fishing reels allowed in California

California Department of Fish & Wildlife

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http://www.dfg.ca.gov/

Question: Are electric fishing reels allowed in the state of California?

Answer: Yes. Nothing in the Fish and Game Code prohibits the use of electric fishing reels manufactured for sport fishing. Acceptable fishing methods and gear restrictions can be found in sections 2.00 in the Freshwater Regulations booklet and 28.70(a)(3) in the Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet, available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/ or wherever fishing licenses are sold.

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Wild Pig Hunts offered in Southern California

California Department of Fish & Wildlife

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for four upcoming wild pig hunts at Tejon......

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