Fishing resources
Q: I want to fish but don’t know how and there are no clinics offered in my area. Does CDFW offer any online learning opportunities?
A: Yes – there is a series of short videos that cover basic fishing skills available on CDFW’s YouTube channel(opens in new tab) that are captioned in both English(opens in new tab) and Spanish(opens in new tab). The videos cover the basics of fishing including knot tying, casting, rigging, safety and more. One advantage to these videos is that if you are out fishing and need a quick reminder, you can watch them online or download them to your phone. CDFW’s Recruit, Retain, Reactivate (R3) team also has a web page with information and resources to help you get started fishing. It can also be helpful to ask other anglers along the shoreline for assistance as most are more than happy to help bring new anglers into the sport. Remember a fishing license is required for all anglers 16 years or older. A license can be purchased online or at most stores that sell fishing tackle, including many chain drugstores.
If you’ve mastered the basics and are looking to grow your skills as an angler, consider attending one of the Virtual Gatherings offered by CDFW’s Fishing in the City program. Featuring a different topic each week, these online workshops provide a space to ask questions and learn tips, tricks, and best practices from CDFW staff and other anglers.
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