Queen of Hearts Fish Report for 4-5-2007
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
4-5-2007
Sherry Ingles
Only two more days until we can get back to doing what we do best. While we're anxiously waiting, I wanted to mention something that I've been asked about a lot recently: No, you do NOT need an Ocean Enhancement Stamp to fish for salmon in our area. That stamp is only required, and this is straight off the DFG's website, "to fish in ocean water south of Point Arguello (Santa Barbara County). A lot of folks who have been purchasing their fishing licenses from the larger chain sporting goods stores are mistakenly being told they should buy the Ocean Enhancement Stamp. Nope, it is not needed in our area. Actually, for anyone 16 and older to fish for rockfish or salmon off our coastline, all you need is just an annual or one day license (and we do have them for sale at our shop). A license is not required for anglers under 16 years old. For those who have an annual license and fish the Bay, Delta and rivers leading into the Delta, a Bay Delta Enhancement Stamp is required.