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.
$44 state fee is for a 2-year resident license. California has other types of concealed carry permits, including 90 day employment ($22), 3-year judicial ($66), and 4-year reserve peace officer ($88). Local authority may also require psychological testing (up to $150).