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California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Agency: CALIFORNIA, STATE OF

  • Description: Manages and protects the state's fish, wildlife, plant and native habitats. It is responsible for related recreational, commercial, scientific, and educational uses. It also works to prevent illegal poaching.  Issues fishing and hunting licenses.

    Stockton Office does not issue commercial fishing licenses.

    • Phone:

    Email: askbdr@wildlife.ca.gov
    Website: www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/3

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 4:30pm; Tue: 8am - 4:30pm; Wed: 8am - 4:30pm; Thu: 8am - 4:30pm; Fri: 8am - 4:30pm;

    • Location(s)

    California Department of Fish and Wildlife - North Central Region 2

    • Accessibility: No information has been provided by Agency
    • Address: 1701 Nimbus Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

    California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Arch Airport Road

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for details
    • Address: 2109 Arch Airport Road, Stockton, CA 95206

    California Department of Fish and Wildlife - License and Revenue Branch

    • Accessibility: No information has been provided by Agency
    • Address: 1740 North Market Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95834

    California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Bay Delta Region 3

    • Accessibility: No information has been provided by Agency
    • Address: 2825 Cordelia Road, Fairfield, CA 94534

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Resident of California for six continuous months, non resident, disabled Veteran, 65 years or older meeting annual income requirements, low income Native American or mobility impaired, blind or developmentally disabled
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call, walk-in or apply or renew license online at www.wildlife.ca.gov
    • Program Fees: Call for information or visit website for listing; Free Fishing Days are July 1 and September 2
    • Required Documents: Call for information

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County