Bowfishing in CA

[Turo]

I talked to an old high school teacher about Bowfishing once and it stuck in my mind as one of those things that I'd love to do if I ever got the chance.
Does anybody Bowfish? Does anybody know the legality of such a hunting/fishing activity? Would my CA hunting license be enough to do it?

[gdun]

It's completely legal to bowfish for the "non game" fish. I have always just shot carp during the spawn. You need your fishing license to do it, since they are fish.
Straight off of CA DFG website
2.25. Bow and Arrow Fishing.
Bow and arrow fishing is permitted only for the taking of carp, goldfish, western sucker, Sacramento blackfish, hardhead, Sacramento pikeminnow and lamprey, all year, except in:
(a) Designated salmon spawning areas.
(b) The Colorado River District where only carp, tilapia, goldfish and mullet may be taken.
(c) See bullfrogs (section 5.05).
(d) The East Fork Walker River between Bridgeport Dam and the Nevada State line where carp only may be taken during trout season.

[Turo]

Sweet! Thanks