DB83
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I'm new to diving. Actually, I'm pretty new the ocean altogether. How would I go about getting myself a lobster hunting license? And roughly how much would it cost?
How would I get a lobster license?
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In the state of California, you just need to go a sporting goods shop and purchase a DFG fishing license. You need also need to purchase a lobster guage.
-7 lobsters limit per day,
-minimum size: carapace must be OVER 3.25 inches,
-lobsters must be measured underwater,
-must catch lobsters using hands only,
-the fishing license must be in your car on a beach dive, and it must be on the boat for boat dives,
*the DFG guys will not cut you any slack regarding these rules.
-7 lobsters limit per day,
-minimum size: carapace must be OVER 3.25 inches,
-lobsters must be measured underwater,
-must catch lobsters using hands only,
-the fishing license must be in your car on a beach dive, and it must be on the boat for boat dives,
*the DFG guys will not cut you any slack regarding these rules.
James S
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Be sure you also purchase a ocean enhancement stamp.....
scubapro5
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DB83:
Soooo did you get your license and if so did you get your first lobster?
Just curious
FengShui
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Quick note. The licenses are annual January to December, regardless of when you buy them. This late in the year, you should wait until January to buy your license. Otherwise, you'll be spending $35 for 3 weeks of legal hunting. Of course, if you've already bought it, my point is moot. 
dbramley
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Perfect timing, I am going aboard the Truth Jan 28th. I was under the impression that a non-resident could buy a one or two day licence? I tried like hell to find the price on the DFG website, no luck. Any idea on the cost of such a licence.
Dan
Dan
FengShui
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Here's the URL for the price list on the DFG website:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishingfees.html
You should be able to buy the two-day nonresident license at any of the vendors listed here:
http://dfginternal5.dfg.ca.gov/lasweb/
Note that you'll need an Ocean Enhancement stamp as well to fish in the ocean in southern CA. It's less than $4.
Have fun on the Truth! The crew is very nice. You'll have a great time.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishingfees.html
You should be able to buy the two-day nonresident license at any of the vendors listed here:
http://dfginternal5.dfg.ca.gov/lasweb/
Note that you'll need an Ocean Enhancement stamp as well to fish in the ocean in southern CA. It's less than $4.
Have fun on the Truth! The crew is very nice. You'll have a great time.
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