Fishing Contests

Below is a list of pending and approved fishing contest permits. To filter the number of permits listed, add search criteria by clicking on the magnifying glass icon. To sort results click on the column headings. To inquire about angler registration contact the listed sponsor directly.

Explanation of fishing contest permits issued under the updated Section 230 regulations governing fishing contest. More details are available on the Fishing Contests, Tournaments and Derbies web page.

• Type A (Event Permit): contests targeting black bass with more than 60 anglers. No more than one Type A permit shall be issued for any water on the same day. Contests held under a Type A permit may not exceed three days in duration.
• Type B (Annual): contests targeting black bass with 60 or fewer anglers. Contests may not exceed three days in duration; limit three Type B permits per date per water (previously unlimited).
• Type C (Catch & Release): contests targeting black bass in which anglers do not retain fish for a centralized weigh-in. These contests require the angler to immediately release all live fish caught after recording weight or measurement. May exceed three days in duration and may be conducted on multiple water bodies concurrently. Does not limit the number of anglers.
• Type D (Other): contests not targeting black bass. May exceed three days in duration and be conducted on multiple waters concurrently.

For questions, please contact tournaments@wildlife.ca.gov.

Search criteria: Water Name = "Santa Margarita Lake"

       

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