Yes, this sting was almost surely from a sea anemone. Sea anemones look like fleshy flowers and got their name from the European flower Anemone nemorosa, a poisonous, white-flowered plant that causes blisters. Closer to home is a similar plant, the Japanese anemone, Anemone hupehensis.
California Fishing License Basics. A basic 2010 California fishing license will run $41.50. This is required for residents 16 years of age or older. The license allows for the taking of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptile in inland or ocean waters.
Non-resident fees are $1 for a 1-day license, $15 for a 4-day license, and $60 for a season license. Saltwater Angler's License This $5.50 license must be purchased to fish for and keep saltwater species of fish. This license also allows the use of cast nets of 8 1/2-ft. radius or smaller in saltwater areas.