Fish and Game Code section 15

“Angling” means the taking of, or attempting to take, fish by hook and line with the line held in the hand, or by hook and line with the line attached to a pole or rod which is closely attended or held in the hand in such a manner that the fish voluntarily takes the bait or lure in its mouth.

Source: Section 15, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=15. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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§ 15’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/fish_and_game_code_section_15

Original Source: Section 15, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=15. (last accessed May 12, 2025).