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Taking Game in California Waters?
Below you'll find information and Web sites
that you'll want to check out when planning the taking of game in California waters on your dives.
NOTE: It's your responsibility to be aware of ALL NEW and EVER CHANGING California sport fishing regulations!
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch:Seafood WATCH Pocket Guide
To help consumers - and spearfishing divers - make informed choices, carry the pocket guide thatŐs right for your region to help you choose ocean-friendly seafood wherever you live or travel. Site features wallet size cards you can download. Options include: Best Choices, Good Alternatives and Avoid.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife:CDFW Home Page
Questions on taking fish, lobster and abalone? They can be answered here. Fishing regulations and fees are subject to change. Be sure to visit the Fish & Wildlife's Web site for the latest rules and regulations.
Be sure to get a fishing license ($49.94) if your diving includes spearfishing, abalone diving, lobster trips, etc. Sport Fishing Licenses Fees (Subject to Change Without Notice): Fishing Licenses
Abalone Fishing Closed
The poor condition of red abalone populations led the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) to close the fishery in 2018. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) surveys in 2018 found lower densities of abalone and numerous fresh empty shells which indicated continued high mortality. The CDFW recommended extending the closure until 2021 and the Commission adopted that recommendation at their December, 2018, meeting.
For a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on abalone regulations visit the Dept of Fish & Wildlife's Web page: Abalone FAQs
Lobster Diving requires an additional "Ocean Enhancement" stamp ($5.66). SPINY LOBSTER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: People fishing for, or taking spiny lobster, will need to have a lobster report card in possession ($9.98). Refer to the new regulations for complete reporting requirements: California Spiny Lobster Regulations
Here you can find the rules and regulations, changes, announcements, fish identificartion guides and additional information for fishing in California ocean waters.
California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map Regulations Map
Here you can find the portion of the California coast where you plan to fish, and you will access a printer-friendly summary of current Sport Fishing Regulations for that area. The page for each area lists the months, fish species, size, and limits of fish you can take.
The information is supposed to be updated when any changes occur, but don't count on it!
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are separate geographic marine or estuarine areas designed to protect or conserve marine life and habitat. There are three types of MPAs designated (or recognized) in California: state marine reserve (SMR), state marine park (SMP) and state marine conservation area (SMCA).
The state of California has been split into four "Management Areas" for recreational sportfishing. These California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations areas include:
North Management Area
California-Oregon Border to near Cape Mendocino(40deg10' N. latitude)
Central Management Area: North-Central Section
Near Cape Mendocino (40deg10' N. latitude) to Near Point Lopez (36deg00' N. latitude)
Central Management Area: South-Central Section
Near Point Lopez (36deg00' N. latitude) to Point Conception (34deg27' N. latitude)
South Management Area
Point Conception (34deg27' N. latitude) to the U.S.-Mexican Border
REMEMBER: It's your responsibility to be aware of ALL NEW and EVER CHANGING regulations!
The Coastside Fishing Club:Coastside Fishing Club
This is a Non-Profit Corporation created to help the Central and Northern California Saltwater and San Francisco Bay Fisherman. This Web site is a good place for fishing information and the exchange of ideas, reports and a number of additional links. You'll find information on weather, ocean conditions, boats, discussion boards, classifieds, photos, fishing/crabbing tutorials, recipes and a host of other fishing-related information.
Dive Safe and Have Fun!
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Taking Game in California Waters? 