California Program Contact Information
If you have any questions about anything related to the program please get in contact with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
Steps to Get up and Running
OBTAIN A UNIT
There are a number of no-cost units that CDFW will be distributing to fishers that have not yet obtained a unit. Please reach out to WhaleSafeFisheries@Wildlife.ca.gov to inquire about availability.
GET APPROVED
Your information will be reviewed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine if you qualify for a no-cost LIME unit as part of this program.
If you are approved, you will receive an email from the state confirming your approval. At the same time, Archipelago will ship your LIME unit to the address you provided during the registration process.
WAIT FOR IT TO ARRIVE
Approximately 7-10 days later you will receive your LIME unit. In the box will be all the instructions on how to get your unit installed and activated.
INSTALL YOUR LIME UNIT
We will provide a list of certified installers in your region to install your LIME unit, or you can self-install. We will provide all the details you need to make this simple and efficient.
SUBSCRIBE TO A DATA PLAN
Once the unit is installed on your vessel you will return to the Archipelago online store where you will create an account and subscribe to a LIME Data Plan. This plan will activate your unit and allow it to deliver data from your vessel back to shore. There is a limited number of no-charge subscriptions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once those are exhausted, you will need to purchase a subscription. If you need assistance with purchasing a subscription, email techsupport@archipelago.ca with your name and the serial number of your unit, which can be found on the unit itself.
GO FISHING!
Once you have received the confirmation email of your subscription purchase and your LIME unit is powered, you are ready to go fishing. If at any time you have issues with your LIME system or questions about the device, you can reach us at techsupport@archipelago.ca
VIDEO WALKTHROUGH
Here is a walkthrough of the FishVue LIME process for California.
