Get a Fishing License for Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo
Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo, CA, is home to crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and red-ear sunfish in the warmer months. Catfish there have exceeded 25 pounds and can be fished year-round. If you'd like to head out to Lopez Lake for an afternoon of fishing, DoNotPay has you covered. The DoNotPay app is the fastest and easiest way to get a in San Luis Obispo (SLO.)
DoNotPay is not just limited to SLO. You can use DoNotPay to get fishing permits anywhere in the US.
This article will explore the following points:
- How to get a fishing license online with DoNotPay.
- Fees associated with California freshwater and saltwater licenses.
- Where to get a fishing license online via California's Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
- Other bodies of water near Lopez Lake.
- Some other services you might like to try using DoNotPay.
If you're looking forward to a weekend on Lopez Lake, you're in a hurry for that fishing license. So let's dive in.
How to Get a Lopez Lake Fishing License With DoNotPay
If you want to get your Lopez Lake fishing license but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 3 easy steps:
- Search "fishing license" on DoNotPay and select the state you would like a fishing license for.
- Indicate whether you are a resident or non-resident, and choose the type of license you want. For example, saltwater vs. freshwater license, three-day only pass, and more.
- Provide your contact information, a copy of your government-issued ID, and pay the fee required by the state.
See how easy that is? You don't need to stand in line or search for fishing license apps. DoNotPay can handle it for you. Now let's talk about the fees for fishing licenses in California.
What Are the Fees for a Lopez Lake Fishing License?
California is a coastal state. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) divides recreational fishing into inland sportfishing and ocean sport fishing. But the licenses are the same. To fish in Lopez Lake, you need a sport fishing license.
Annual California Sport Fishing License Fees (for 2022)
Annual sport fishing licenses are valid from January 1 through December 31. They will cost:
| Residents 16 and older | $54.00 |
| Non-residents 16 and older | $145.80 |
| Children below 16 | Free |
| Disabled veterans, veterans in recovery, and low-income seniors | $8.24 to $8.70 (need to provide additional paperwork) |
| Low-income Native Americans, developmentally disabled individuals, and legally blind individuals | Free |
Short-Term Fishing Licenses Are Also Available
If you're not planning to spend a lot of time in California, you can also purchase short-term licenses.
| One-day license (for both residents and non-residents) | $17.54 |
| Two-day license (valid for two consecutive days) | $27.00 |
| Ten-day license (non-residents) | $54.00 |
Lifetime Fishing Licenses in California
California residents can also purchase lifetime fishing licenses. Prices range from $594 to $972, depending on your age. You can only buy a lifetime license directly through CDFW.
Now that we've discussed how easy it is to get your through DoNotPay, and the fees you should expect to pay, let's talk about other ways to get a fishing license in CA.
Where Else to Get a Fishing License for Lopez Lake
You can also buy California sport fishing licenses online through CDFW.
- Get your credit card handy.
- Go to the CDFW website.
- Create a Get Outdoors "GO" account with a username and password
- Fill out the form to apply for a license, and pay the fee
In the future, you can use the GO account for your other hunting or fishing tags, too. Now that you're an adequately licensed angler, you can explore more of California's excellent fishing spots.
Other Great Fishing Spots in California
Lake Lopez is only a few miles East of the Pacific Coast, specifically Pismo Beach. You can fish Pismo with your California fishing license. There's even an ADA-complaint wheelchair ramp there so that everyone can get in on the fun.
About four or five hours East of Lopez Lake — it depends on the Bakersfield traffic — is Lake Isabella and the mighty Kern River. Home to the rare, delightfully colored, and delicious California Golden Trout, it's the holy grail of CA sport fishing. Your CA sport fishing license is good there, too.
Now that you know everything there is to know about fishing licenses for Lake Lopez, let's talk about other tasks you can accomplish with DoNotPay.
Beyond a Fishing License App: DoNotPay Is the World's First AI Consumer Champion
DoNotPay can help you with the following tasks:
- Filling out paperwork
- Getting a tourist visa
- Reporting illegal dumping
- Getting a pet license for your dog
It's also an excellent tool for monitoring vehicle recalls and product recalls, too. Just scan in your receipt and see. Remember, if you need help with any paperwork, DoNotPay can help. Try it out today.
AI that fights for you
