From the PLF Blog: Today, PLF filed an appeal on behalf of the California Association of Recreational Fishing, challenging regulations imposed illegally by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. These regulations threaten the ability of private hatcheries and private fishing lakes and ponds to remain in business. They also deprive the people of the …
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Last September, a Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the California Department of Fish and Game, allowing the State to implement overly excessive and costly fish stocking regulations. The economic analysis shows that the new regulations will impact over 4,000 California lakes and reservoirs, and over 20,000 ponds – including golf courses and …
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Get ready, get set. And well, it’s not quite go yet. Landmark changes in fishing regulations for San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta – revamped to protect endangered green sturgeon – are ready to launch New Year’s Day, pending the final paperwork by the State Office of Administrative Law. The wait could delay the …
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California fish farmers say they are disappointed with a recent court ruling that would allow the state to proceed with new fish stocking regulations that they fear could cause economic harm to their businesses and their clients. A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled last month in favor of the California Department of Fish and Game, …
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By Ben van der Meer/ADbvandermeer Owners and operators of fish ponds and lakes may feel like they’re getting a hook in their thumb from new state regulations set to be adopted in coming months. After a Sacramento Superior Court judge’s ruling last month, all such ponds and lakes will have to be permitted and checked …
Read More →Operators of private fish ponds and lakes around the state say a recent court ruling could saddle them with devastating costs and potentially force some out of business. The Sept. 19 ruling by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lloyd Connelly allows the state’s Department of Fish and Game to proceed with plans to require fish pond …
Read More →Dear Fishing Enthusiasts, The California Association for Recreational Fishing (CARF) would like to thank you again for your support of recreational fishing in California. Lawsuit Update We have had a busy few months here at CARF! Our lawsuit against the Department of Fish and Game, questioning their legal ability to implement “underground” regulations, was heard …
Read More →Would you pay $41.50 for a half-day fishing trip to Catalina Island, while your buddy pays the same price for a full-day trip? No way. But, crazy as it sounds, that’s how the fishing license fee structure operates in California. In our fine State there is no difference in cost for an annual license purchased …
Read More →“Tomorrow, I will be in court representing the California Association for Recreational Fishing in their lawsuit against the California Department of Fish & Game. The suit challenges onerous regulations that the Department is imposing on private fish stocking throughout the state. For example, one of the challenged regulations forces those who try to stock fish …
Read More →“Everyone who loves fishing in California had reason to cheer recently when the state Fish and Game Commission voted down proposed regulations that could have sunk fishing lakes, private hatcheries, and fish farms throughout the state. The vote came after PLF Principal Attorney Damien M. Schiff, among other witnesses, testified about the legal and economic …
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