California Fishing License Fees for 2008 Persons 16 years of age and older must have a fishing license to take any kind of fish in the Eastern High Sierra of California. Annual fishing License (January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009) California Resident - $41.20 Non-Resident - $110.80 Short Term license 10-day Non-Resident - $41.20 2-day Resident/Non-Resident - $20.75 1-day resident/Non-resident -$13.40 Second-Rod Stamps, valid only in lakes and reservoirs, are available for $12.85 Free Fishing Days Traditionally the California Department of Fish and Game offers 2 free fishing days For more information, visit the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) website or call the Bishop Department of Fish & Game at 760-872-1171. California Fishing Regulations The California DFG Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulation Booklet can be viewed by clicking here or you may pick up your FREE copy at the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 690 N. Main St. at the city park. See the booklet for special regulations for Inyo and Mono Counties (Sierra District).