Using the map or the links below, select the portion of the California coast where you plan to fish, and you will access a summary of current sport fishing regulations for that area. Oregon Border to the 40°10' Line The 40°10' Line to Point Arena Point Arena to Pigeon Point Pigeon Point to Point Conception Point Conception to the Mexico Border San Francisco Bay District In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes CDFW news releases detailing the reasons behind in-season regulatory changes as well as a summary of changes Fish and Shellfish Identification Health Advisories and Fishery Closures for California Finfish, Shellfish, and Crustaceans Groundfish Management Areas: Federal latitude/longitude coordinates defining the West Coast 50-fathom depth contours and other West Coast depth contours(opens in new tab) Cowcod Conservation/Groundfish Exclusion Areas California Marine Protected Area Maps and Regulations Text Regulations Live Accordion - Trial Expired! Login as Super User / Host to complete activation of Live Accordion× More Regulation Information 2025 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) Sport fishing regulations booklet continually updated with the latest sport fishing information. Check out our interactive Ocean Sport Fishing Map(opens in new tab) Find fishing regulations, marine protected areas, groundfish conservation area depth restrictions, and more from your cell phone! Current Sport Fishing Regulations for: Groundfish (rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, etc.) Pacific Halibut (831) 649-2801 Ocean Salmon (707) 576-3429 Dungeness Crab and Rock Crab Go Fishing! Get Your Fishing License Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates (PDF)(opens in new tab) California Beach Fishing List of free fishing piers, jetties, and breakwaters in California (no sport license required, other regulations still apply ) Bring That Rockfish Down! Tips and techniques for releasing rockfish. English version (PDF)(opens in new tab) Versión en español (PDF)(opens in new tab) Phiên bản việt nam (PDF)(opens in new tab) 简体中文版 (PDF)(opens in new tab) Tips for Releasing Saltwater Fish (PDF)(opens in new tab) California Seabirds: Give Them a Break, Not a Line Tips for releasing entangled seabirds How Old Are the Fish I Am Catching? English Version (PDF)(opens in new tab) Versión en español (PDF)(opens in new tab) 简体中文版 (PDF)(opens in new tab) Safe Fish Eating Guidelines(opens in new tab) California State Parks with Accessible Beach/Shoreline(opens in new tab) California State Parks website Report Lost Fishing Gear(opens in new tab) NOAA Fisheries Recreational Fishing Resources(opens in new tab) CDFW Marine Life Management and Research Multi-Day Fishing Permit Information More Publications and Information "How to Fish" Videos Live Accordion - Trial Expired! Login as Super User / Host to complete activation of Live Accordion× California Fishing Passport The California Fishing Passport Program is a fishing incentive and recognition program that highlights and promotes fishing throughout the state. Make plans to explore California in pursuit of the state's most popular fresh and salt water finfish and shellfish—and start the fishing adventure of a lifetime.
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More Regulation Information 2025 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab) Sport fishing regulations booklet continually updated with the latest sport fishing information. Check out our interactive Ocean Sport Fishing Map(opens in new tab) Find fishing regulations, marine protected areas, groundfish conservation area depth restrictions, and more from your cell phone! Current Sport Fishing Regulations for: Groundfish (rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, etc.) Pacific Halibut (831) 649-2801 Ocean Salmon (707) 576-3429 Dungeness Crab and Rock Crab
Go Fishing! Get Your Fishing License Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates (PDF)(opens in new tab) California Beach Fishing List of free fishing piers, jetties, and breakwaters in California (no sport license required, other regulations still apply ) Bring That Rockfish Down! Tips and techniques for releasing rockfish. English version (PDF)(opens in new tab) Versión en español (PDF)(opens in new tab) Phiên bản việt nam (PDF)(opens in new tab) 简体中文版 (PDF)(opens in new tab) Tips for Releasing Saltwater Fish (PDF)(opens in new tab) California Seabirds: Give Them a Break, Not a Line Tips for releasing entangled seabirds How Old Are the Fish I Am Catching? English Version (PDF)(opens in new tab) Versión en español (PDF)(opens in new tab) 简体中文版 (PDF)(opens in new tab) Safe Fish Eating Guidelines(opens in new tab) California State Parks with Accessible Beach/Shoreline(opens in new tab) California State Parks website Report Lost Fishing Gear(opens in new tab) NOAA Fisheries Recreational Fishing Resources(opens in new tab) CDFW Marine Life Management and Research Multi-Day Fishing Permit Information More Publications and Information
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California Fishing Passport The California Fishing Passport Program is a fishing incentive and recognition program that highlights and promotes fishing throughout the state. Make plans to explore California in pursuit of the state's most popular fresh and salt water finfish and shellfish—and start the fishing adventure of a lifetime.