California Lakes

California Lakes. NOTE: In 2013, the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG, DFG) was renamed to California Department of Fish and Widlife (CDFW). The dataset was created for two purposes: First, to attempt to correct many inaccuracies in current GIS datasets for California waterbodies, especially regarding NAMES. Second, to provide a unique numeric ID system for DFG of all digitized waterbodies in CA in order to assist with fisheries and biological programs management and public fishing programs, including biological surveys, fish planting, and public fishing guides. Updated as needed. This dataset is considered authoritative as used by CDFW for particular tracking purposes but may not be current or comprehensive for all waterbodies in the state.