Designated Salmon Spawning Areas

August 30, 2012

Question: In the Fresh Water Sport Fishing regulations booklet at section 2.30 it says that spearfishing is not allowed in a “designated salmon spawning area,” but I can’t find anywhere what “designated salmon spawning area” means. How do I know if a particular area is a “designated salmon spawning area”? (Frank S.)

Answer: This is a lengthy list, too long for this column, but can be found in the Fish and Game Code under section 1505. To find this section online, please:

1.   Go to www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

2.   Check the Fish and Game Code box and

3.   Type in 1505 in the keyword box at the bottom, and hit the search button.

4.   Click on the link “FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 1500-1505”

Scroll down to section 1505 and you’ll find the official list of designated salmon spawning areas.