California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §1124: It is unlawful to take any fish in any pond, reservoir, or other water-retaining structure belonging to or controlled by the department and used for propagating, raising, holding, protecting, or conse

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Taking fish from department-controlled water structures used for fish propagation, raising, holding, protection, or conservation is unlawful.

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It is unlawful to take any fish in any pond, reservoir, or other water-retaining structure belonging to or controlled by the department and used for propagating, raising, holding, protecting, or conserving fish.

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