Is a Fishing License needed for...

[Pecci]

... CA piers? I realize a "report card" is needed, but wondered about the license, since one usually isn't needed on CA piers.

Thanks, Hoopers!

[5150fishn]

I believe you need to have a license to buy a lobster report card.

[Pecci]

I believe you need to have a license to buy a lobster report card.

Found this on CA DFW: Spiny Lobster Report Card $9.46
Required for all persons taking spiny lobster including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.

That sounds like pier licenses are not required.

[5150fishn]

Found this on CA DFW: Spiny Lobster Report Card $9.46
Required for all persons taking spiny lobster including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.

That sounds like pier licenses are not required.

Looks like you got it figured out. :)

[bman90278]

... CA piers? I realize a "report card" is needed, but wondered about the license, since one usually isn't needed on CA piers.

Thanks, Hoopers!

Not true. Private piers require licenses.

-b

[DockRat]

Not true. Private piers require licenses.
-b

X2 Bman. Public vs Private is a big difference.

[Pecci]

Not true. Private piers require licenses.

-b

I acknowledged this in my second post, quoting the DF&W Regs.