Aquaculture

Aquaculture Registration Process

• Aquaculture Registration (PDF)
• Aquaculture Registration Application Form (PDF)
• Licensing details for Aquaculture Registration

Resources for Aquaculture Projects

	Aquaculture Permit Guide - Reference tool for aquaculture in CA
	Guide to Leasing, Permitting and Authorizing Commercial Aquaculture Operations off the California Coast (PDF) - in state or federal waters
	Shellfish Health Laboratory

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Leases

• Regulations for Aquaculture Leasing: State Water Bottoms (PDF)
• New Aquaculture Lease Approval Process Diagram (PDF)
• Public Interest Criteria for Aquaculture Leases (PDF)
• Template for Lease Granting the Exclusive Privilege of Conducting Aquaculture (PDF)
• Regulations for Aquaculture Leases: Proof-of-Use Reports (PDF)

Regulations, Guidelines and Permit Applications

• Aquaculture in Inland Waters of California (PDF)
• Private Stocking of Aquatic Plants and Animals (Non-Commercial) (PDF)
  • Application for Private Stocking Permit (PDF)
• Importation of Live Aquatic Plants, Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles (PDF)
  • Application for Standard or Long-term Importation Permit (PDF)
• Collection of Wild Broodstock for Use in Aquaculture (PDF)
  • Application for Wild Brood Stock Permit (PDF)
• Crayfish: Take, Sale or Transport for Commercial Purposes (PDF)
• Bait Fish: Capture, Possession, Transportation, and Sale (PDF)
• Farm Fishpond Management in California (PDF)

Aquaculture Reports

• Proof of Use Summary Report (2025) (PDF)
• Aquaculture Program Report to the Legislature (2022) (PDF)
• Aquaculture Information Report (AIR) - Status of Commercial Marine Aquaculture in California, May 2020 (PDF)

Meetings

Aquaculture Development Committee Meeting

Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Webinar
Agenda

Fish and Game Commission 

• Date: April 15-16, 2026
  Time: TBD
  Location: 
  California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
  715 P Street, Second Floor
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  Links coming soon:
  • Agenda (PDF)
  • How to Join the Meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Documents (PDF)

Marine Resources Committee

• Date: July 16, 2026
  Time: TBD (Thursday)
  Location: 
  California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
  715 P Street, Second Floor
  Sacramento, CA 95814
• Coming Soon - Agenda (PDF)


• Aquaculturists

• List of Aquaculturists (PDF) with locations and products sold (limited to those who elected to be listed)

Aquaculture Matters Blog

Explore the exciting world of California aquaculture through industry profiles, community stories, upcoming events and stunning photos at Aquaculture Matters.