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.
The fishery is open to boat-based anglers from March 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. California sheephead may only be taken or possessed in waters less than 360 feet (60 fathoms) deep. The daily bag and possession limit is 5 fish, with a minimum size limit of 12 inches total length.he fishery is closed to boat-based anglers as of September 1, 2015, and is expected to reopen on January 1, 2016. California scorpionfish may only be taken or possessed in waters less than 360 feet (60 fathoms) deep. The daily bag and possession limit is 5 fish with a minimum size limit of 10 inches total length.