California Occupational License

License Title:
    Fisherman's Retail License
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Fish and Wildlife
     License and Revenue Branch

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1740 N Market Blvd.
Sacramento,  CA  95834

     Phone Number: (916) 928-5805
     E-mail Address: LRB@wildlife.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.wildlife.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Required: A commercial fisherman is required to have this license only if he/she sells all or a portion of his/her own catch to ultimate consumers.

Fees: Application: None; Examination: None; License: $98.88.

Examination Frequency: N/A

Exam Locations: N/A

Experience Requirement: N/A

Average Time to Process Application: 15 working days.

Renewal Period: Annually, January 1 - December 31.

Special License Requirements: Commercial Fishing License.

Comments: Licensee is required to report monthly landing taxes to the Department.

Authority: Fish and Game Code, Section 8033.5.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 453011