Can Mice Be Used as Bait?

September 11, 2014

Question: Is it legal to use mice as bait for stripers and bass? (Chris M.)

Answer: Despite the fact that there are many artificial lures on the market that look like mice, real mice may not be used in inland waters. Only legally acquired and possessed invertebrates, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibians (except salamanders), fish eggs and treated and processed foods may be used for bait (CCR Title 14, section 4.00). In ocean waters, there are no restrictions on using mice as bait for stripers.

Is she also saying that chicken livers can't be used as bait?

Seems like there's a bunch of stuff left off the list.  Must be something I'm missing?

Seems like there's a bunch of stuff left off the list.  Must be something I'm missing?

Like minnows and shiners?

Reminds me  of the fishermans in South America using cats for sharks. Crazy.