Section 5501 Of Chapter 1. Miscellaneous From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. The department may take any fish which, in its opinion, is unduly preying upon any bird, mammal, or fish. The commission may prescribe the terms of a permit to take any fish which, in the opinion of the department, is harmful to other species of fish and which should be reduced in numbers.