§ 8681 Gill Net Permit Rules

Fish and Game Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•You can't use gill nets or trammel nets for commercial fishing unless you have a special permit from the state.
•The permit can be taken away if you break the rules, and you might lose your fishing privileges for up to a year.
•You must keep a logbook of your fishing trips if you have a permit.

Example

A fisherman wants to use a gill net to catch fish to sell at the market.

He must first get a permit from the state. If he doesn’t get the permit or doesn’t follow the rules, his permit can be taken away, and he won’t be allowed to fish commercially for up to a year.

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§ 8681 Gill Net Permit Rules

(a) Gill nets or trammel nets shall not be used for commercial purposes except under a revocable, nontransferable permit issued by the department. Each permittee shall keep an accurate record of his or her fishing operations in a logbook furnished by the department. The commission may suspend, revoke, or cancel a permit, license, and commercial fishing privileges pursuant to Section 7857. A permit may be revoked and canceled for a period not to exceed one year from the date of revocation. (b) In accordance with Section 4 of Article X B of the California Constitution, this section contains the provisions in effect on January 1, 1989. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 128. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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net license commission fishing in california california constitution revocation accordance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8681.

§ 8681 Gill Net Permit Rules

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 8681 Gill Net Permit Rules

Key Takeaways

•You can't use gill nets or trammel nets for commercial fishing unless you have a special permit from the state.
•The permit can be taken away if you break the rules, and you might lose your fishing privileges for up to a year.
•You must keep a logbook of your fishing trips if you have a permit.

Example

A fisherman wants to use a gill net to catch fish to sell at the market.

He must first get a permit from the state. If he doesn’t get the permit or doesn’t follow the rules, his permit can be taken away, and he won’t be allowed to fish commercially for up to a year.

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

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§ 8681 Gill Net Permit Rules

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

net license commission fishing in california california constitution revocation accordance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8681.

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