Pop Quiz, Anglers! Are You Ready to Fish Smart This Summer?

As summer approaches and fishing fever takes hold, The Log is here to help you get dialed in before you drop a line. We want to make sure you’re not just catching fish — but catching the right ones. So before you head out with your tackle box and sunscreen, here’s a quick quiz to test your fishing knowledge. (No pressure… but the fish are counting on you to get this right.) Question: There are six saltwater species in California that are completely off-limits when it comes to take and possession. Do you know which ones they are? Take a minute, think like a fish, and scroll down for the answer! ✅ Answer: You cannot take or possess the following six species under California’s 2025 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations (last updated January 22, 2025): Giant Sea Bass — Also known as Black Sea Bass. These gentle giants are protected, though special rules apply if caught off the coast of Mexico. (See Section 28.10(b) for details.) Yelloweye Rockfish — Look for the raspy ridge above the eye, a smooth chin when rubbed backward, and rounded tail fins. If you think it’s just a bright vermilion — look again! Quillback Rockfish — Easily identified by their tall,...