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Fish Report for 4-8-2010

Is it legal to fillet stripers and sturgeon once they are brought ashore? (George L., Madera)

4-8-2010
Carrie Wilson

Yes. According to Assistant Chief Rob Allen, all fish (with size or weight limits) in an angler's possession or when brought ashore must be in a condition where they can be identified and the size and weight determined (Fish and Game Code, sections 5508 and 5509). Striped bass and sturgeon may not be filleted on a boat while in the water, nor can they be brought ashore as fillets (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 27.65). Once ashore, though, legal-sized stripers and sturgeon may be filleted.


Carrie Wilson is a marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While she cannot personally answer everyone’s questions, she will select a few to answer each week in this column. Please contact her at CalOutdoors@wildlife.ca.gov.


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