WILSON: License needed to catch lizards, unless you're 8
Department of Fish and Game (DFG) fishing regulations authorize capture of certain species of amphibians and reptiles for "sport" (i.e. personal use). There are over 200 species of amphibians and reptiles in California; 86 species are specifically authorized for take in the fishing regulations (plus all species of rattlesnakes). Sport-take regulations can be found at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations .
Q: With the MPAs now in effect in Southern California, I would like a better definition of the word "vessel." Specifically, regulations state that "Vessels shall be allowed to transit through marine protected areas and marine managed areas with catch onboard." Does a "vessel" have to have a motor, or can it be a non-motorized kayak, canoe, row boat, float tube, etc.?
— Chad C, Poway
A: Yes to all of the examples you present. A vessel under the circumstances you describe will be defined as "any floating platform" that a person can fish from. Some people even fish from their surfboards. When they do, even a surfboard is considered a "vessel."
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