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.
Department of Fish And Wildlife Frequently Asked Questions. A valid California State Fishing License is required for all persons 16 years of age. All Bass must be 15 inches in length or more with their mouth closed and laying flat. Bass: 2 of legal size limit (15 inches). Trout: 5.