California Recreational Fisheries Survey - Additional Information

CRFS Informational Flyer (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)

Contact Information | CRFS Data | CRFS Sampler Manual | Fliers and Brochures | Other CRFS-Related Information | Links to Further Information

Contact Information

California has been divided into six geographic areas or districts for CRFS. The location of fishery management boundaries, distance recreational boats typically travel from major ports and county lines were taken into account when establishing district boundaries.

CRFS Data

CRFS sample data and estimates are available for viewing and download through the Recreational Fisheries Information Network (RecFIN), which is operated by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC). The RecFIN database was established in 1992 and was designed to integrate multiple state and federal sampling efforts into a single database available online in a user-friendly format. This data is available to biologists and researchers, fishery managers, anglers, and the general public.

• CRFS Data and Estimates (2004-present)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
  Perform your own data queries and generate your own recreational fishery estimates. Operated by PSMFC
• MRFSS Historical Data and Estimates (1993-2003)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
  Perform your own data queries and generate your own recreational fishery estimates. Operated by NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

Note: Due to different survey methods, CRFS and MRFSS estimates are not directly comparable.

CRFS Sampler Manual

The CRFS Sampler Manual (PDF)(opens in new tab) provides an explanation of the principles and goal of CRFS, detailed instructions regarding sampling procedures and protocols, and the proper coding of all forms. The manual describes the history of the survey, general information, methods, the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, leads, and samplers, and much more.

Fliers and Brochures

CRFS samplers are often a good source of information about fishery management issues. The following informational publications and others are often available through CRFS samplers.

• CRFS Informational Flyer (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Black Rockfish vs. Blue Rockfish ID Flyer (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Canary, Vermilion, Yelloweye Rockfish ID Flier
  This flyer lists identifying features that can be used to differentiate between canary rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, and vermilion rockfish.
  • English Version (PDF)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Bring That Rockfish Down: Barotrauma Brochure

Other CRFS-Related Information

• CRFS Methods Document (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  This document provides a general overview of CRFS and information about the sampling design, survey methods, key data elements collected and estimation procedures for each of the component surveys.
• CDFW Marine Region Blog

Links to Further Information

• Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• NOAA Fisheries(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• Recreational Fisheries Information Network(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
• CDFW's Fisheries Analytics Project