California fishing regulations Archives

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Quillback Rockfish Retention Officially Prohibited Statewide

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that as of Aug. 7, custody of quillback rockfish (Sebastes manager) is prohibited statewide in recreational and commercial fisheries, effective immediately.

Katherine Clements August 24, 2023

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Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery to Officially Closed

On Aug. 4, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife officially closed the recreational Pacific halibut fishery statewide at 11:59 p.m. The decision is based on the latest catch projections

Katherine Clements August 17, 2023

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CDFW Salmon monitoring Program is Asking Anglers for Help

On May 20, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced its Ocean Salmon Monitoring Program was underway. Each year, CDFW staff and affiliated contracted employees monitor marine docks

Katherine Clements June 16, 2022