§ 1124 Fish Protection In Department Waters

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law says you can't take any fish from ponds, reservoirs, or other water places that the department runs for raising or protecting fish.

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•Do not fish in any pond or reservoir that the department manages for fish breeding or protection.
•The rule applies to all fish, no matter how many you take.
•Violating the rule can lead to legal penalties.

Example

A teenager fishes in a state fish hatchery pond and catches a trout to take home.

Because the pond is owned and controlled by the department for breeding and protecting fish, taking the trout breaks the law.

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§ 1124 Fish Protection In Department Waters

It is unlawful to take any fish in any pond, reservoir, or other water-retaining structure belonging to or controlled by the department and used for propagating, raising, holding, protecting, or conserving fish. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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unlawful take any fish pond reservoir water-retaining structure department propagating raising holding protecting conserving fish

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1124.

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