Thanks JD.
Yes, they write this manual for lawyers I think, which I am not one.
I was perusing the online manual and was getting confused.
I did lock in I was the Sierra district though. hehehehe
I figured ponds was OK but since they don't come out and state that, I was not sure.
Same goes for what do they constitute as river VS stream vs local creeks. I wonder if local creeks get wrapped into being considered a stream?
I have a local creek I would like to fish also but afraid to do so since I don't know if they consider (Wilf Creek) a river or stream in their guide.
TJ
jd_smith wrote:
This is taken from the new 2012-2013 regs manual.
Look at Chapter Two (page 14). Read and understand Article 1. FISHING METHODS AND GEAR RESTRICTIONS. Most of this doesn't apply to tenkara method but it is need to know material. In this chapter ARTICLE 4: SPECIES REGULATIONS. It will cover the different fish you will likely pursue (other than trout and salmon). In the back of the manual there is a map defining the different districts of California. This will help you locate your specific area.
Chapter 3. (page 26) Trout Salmon and Special Regulations: Article 1: Read- 6.35 Sierra District Definition (This is your district)
Chapter 3 Article 2: District General Regulations. (Page 28-29) section (b) Sierra District, Area or Body of water definition (2) is as read...
All lakes and reservoirs except those in the Fall River Valley, those in Inyo and Mono counties and those listed by name in the Special Regulations
Open season and Special Regulations ( All Year)
Daily Bag and Possession limit ( 5 per day 10 in possession)
Yep...it's kind of confusing!
THE SHORT ANSWER IS...YES GO FISH THE LOCAL PONDS!
But you should read that manual front to back (twice). After you use it a few times it really is pretty strait forward and easy to use. I hope this helped and didn't add farther confusion.
JD
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