Yes. A valid fishing license for the state of California is required to participate for anyone ages 16+.   Obtain your fishing license either online or in person using the following steps.  

Online License Sales :

1. Visit:  https://www.licenses.wildlife.ca.gov/internetsales/

2. Click "Customer Log-in/Register" 

3. Create an account; Also known as a "Go ID"

4. Enter personal info and complete the process

5. Use your new login/Go ID to purchase your license.

   • Note:  Sportfishing licenses cannot be purchased as a "Guest" user account .

6. Navigate to "Purchase Licenses" 

7. Select  "Sport Fishing"  and the license duration (1 day, 1 week, annual etc.)

8. Complete the purchase

In Person options:

• In person retailers (sporting goods store, gas station, etc.) on the way or near your lodging.

  • Curry Village, Mountain Shop  (Yosemite Valley)

  • Ace Hardware, Stage Stop Convenience Store (Mariposa)

  • Big 5 Sporting Goods (Oakhurst)

  • License Agent Locator:  https://www.licenses.wildlife.ca.gov/internetsales/outletsearch/findoutlet

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