§ 16530 Tribal Fishing Agreements

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law lets the state make agreements with the Hoopa Valley tribe, the Yurok tribe, or the federal government to manage fishing in the Trinity and Klamath Rivers on reservation lands.

Key Takeaways

•The state can make fishing agreements with specific tribes.
•These agreements cover fish taken from rivers inside reservation borders.
•The deals are made with the tribe or the federal government acting for the tribe.

Example

A local fisherman wants to catch salmon in the Trinity River near the Hoopa reservation.

The state can sign a deal with the Hoopa Valley Business Council that sets rules for how much fish the fisherman can take, making sure it follows tribal and state rules.

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§ 16530 Tribal Fishing Agreements

The director may enter into a mutual agreement or compact with the Hoopa Valley Business Council regarding the taking of fish from the Trinity River within the exterior boundaries of the Hoopa Valley Reservation or with the Yurok Tribe, or the Bureau of Indian Affairs acting as trustee for the Yurok Indians, regarding the taking of fish from the Klamath River within the exterior boundaries of the Yurok Reservation. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1633, Sec. 10.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

mutual agreement compact Hoopa Valley Business Council Trinity River Hoopa Valley Reservation Yurok Tribe Bureau of Indian Affairs Klamath River Yurok Reservation

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 16530.

§ 16530 Tribal Fishing Agreements

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 16530 Tribal Fishing Agreements

This law lets the state make agreements with the Hoopa Valley tribe, the Yurok tribe, or the federal government to manage fishing in the Trinity and Klamath Rivers on reservation lands.

Key Takeaways

•The state can make fishing agreements with specific tribes.
•These agreements cover fish taken from rivers inside reservation borders.
•The deals are made with the tribe or the federal government acting for the tribe.

Example

A local fisherman wants to catch salmon in the Trinity River near the Hoopa reservation.

The state can sign a deal with the Hoopa Valley Business Council that sets rules for how much fish the fisherman can take, making sure it follows tribal and state rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 16530 Tribal Fishing Agreements

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

mutual agreement compact Hoopa Valley Business Council Trinity River Hoopa Valley Reservation Yurok Tribe Bureau of Indian Affairs Klamath River Yurok Reservation

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 16530.

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