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Dawn always brings the promise of a new day but dawn over a marina brings hopes of a good catch. Photo by Casey Allen

Dawn always brings the promise of a new day but dawn over a marina brings hopes of a good catch. Photo by Casey Allen

Question: I would like to photograph abalone divers diving but I need to use an air tank to obtain t
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 17, 2010

Answer: It is legal for you to photograph abalone freedivers while you are using a tank, as long as you observe a couple of regulations. According to DFG Associate Marine Biologist Ed Roberts, the California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 29.15(e) prohibits the use of scuba gear or surface-supplied air while taking abalone. If you are using a tank...
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California Outdoors Q & A: Fishing with a Beach Net?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 17, 2010

Question: If I am using a 20-foot beach net (the type generally used inland as bait nets) on an inland water (Mission Bay or San Diego Bay, in particular) to demonstrate to my kids the kind of nearshore sea life that is around, am I going to get zinged? Here are the details: I would be using a 20-foot beach net, or a longer one...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, JUNE 13, 2010
Lake Sabrina

The lake was coming up about 5 feet in a 24-hour period until Friday. Those of you who were up at the lake earlier this year wouldn't believe that the lake is as full as it is now. Earlier in the week we were in the high 60's to low 70's then back down to the low 30's, but we're...
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Lake Sabrina Fish Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, JUNE 6, 2010
Lake Sabrina

The snow is definitely melting around the lake and in the back-country. The DingleBerry Waterfall is roaring and kicking up lots of mist and dumping tons of water into the lake which is rising at a rate of about 2-1/2 feet in a 24-hour period and that rate seems to be increasing by the hour. BISHOP CREEK CANYON SUMMER...
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Access Rights to Public Waterways
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 3, 2010

Question: I have a question regarding access rights to California waterways. I've noticed no trespassing signs posted on many of the Delta sloughs south of Sacramento that state the area between the public road and the slough itself cannot be accessed or fished. These look like government signs. While investigating I found that state and federal law, as well...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, MAY 31, 2010
Lake Sabrina

After the cold temps of the last few weeks, and snow flurries at least 3 days out of every week we've been opened, Memorial Weekend was gorgeous. Warmer temps mean the run-off has begun and with the run-off starting that means there's boats on the Lake. Lot of people enjoying Mule Days in Bishop and I think after the...
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