After a winter closure that keeps many anglers tied to the dock or focused on other fisheries, April 1 marks one of the most anticipated dates on the Southern California
As the year winds down, so does one of Southern California’s most productive and anticipated fisheries. The deepwater rockfish season, which opened on October 1, 2025, under the California Department
By the time October rolls around in Southern California, the rhythms of fishing begin to change. The long days of summer fade into crisp mornings and cooler evenings, and with
As of 2024, anglers in California must carry a descending device on any vessel taking or possessing federal groundfish species. This regulation aims to improve survival rates for rockfish affected
