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Fish Report for 4-25-2010

Is it legal to apply scented liquids or products to lures while fishing in rivers where only artific

4-25-2010
Carrie Wilson

The California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1.11 states that an artificial lure ... does not include any scented or artificial baits. This means that attractants may not be applied to the lure while fishing in waters restricted for artificial lure use.

In addition, some people spray WD-40 on their lures. This substance contains petroleum and is specifically prohibited by law to be deposited or introduced into the waters of the state (Fish and Game Code, Section 5650).


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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