Fish Report for 7-6-2012

The question of wasting Carp as an invasive species

7-6-2012
CDFG

Question: I know that Department of Fish and Game (DFG) regulations make it illegal to waste game fish and other resources. Knowing that, since carp are considered in most waters to be an invasive species, does this regulation also pertain to the take of carp? Would it be illegal or against DFG regulations to simply dispose of a carp, say at a fish cleaning station? I've heard debate on this one and I would like to clear it up.

Answer: Yes, it would be illegal. There is a prohibition in the regulations against wasting fish, and this prohibition applies to all fish, including carp (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1.87). The California Fish and Game Commission regulations do not have a designation for "game fish." "Fish" as used in the regulations means any/all finfish and shellfish.


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