Sport Fishing 2026 (Inland and Marine)

The California Fish and Game Commission is proposing amendments to sport fishing regulations under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations to improve the management of inland and marine sport fisheries across the state. These regulatory changes aim to clarify existing rules, enhance angler opportunities, and ensure the protection and sustainability of fish populations. The amendments affect multiple sections including 1.62, 1.73, 1.74, 2.10, 2.11, 4.20, 5.00, 5.65, 5.85, 5.88, 6.34, 6.35, 7.00, 7.40, 7.50, 8.00, 8.10, 28.25, 28.30, 28.32, 28.35, 230, and 701, with specific modifications such as eliminating the harvest of Rainbow Trout in certain areas and adjusting season dates. The proposal is being processed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with environmental reviews concluding that the changes will have no significant impact across all evaluated factors including energy, geology, water resources, wildfire, air quality, hazardous materials, and land use. The assessment supports a determination of No Impact for all categories, relying on established standards such as the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map and CEQA Guidelines §15064.3. The regulatory action is not a procurement contract and contains no federal acquisition regulation clauses, pricing data, contractor information, or performance specifications. The lead agency, the California Fish and Game Commission, is responsible for oversight and implementation, with no contractors or offerors involved in the process. The posting date for the proposal is July 14, 2026, and all submissions are to be sent to the State Clearinghouse in Sacramento, though no formal bid deadline or proposal format is specified. The place of performance is statewide, encompassing all inland and marine waters of California, and the only designated point of contact is the Commission’s Executive Director, Melissa Miller-Henson, reachable via phone or email.