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illustrated map of Dungeness crab zones

CDFW will lift the Dungeness crab trap prohibition in Fishing Zones 3-6 (all areas south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line) for the recreational fishery on Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:01 a.m.

Categories:   Fisheries, Marine
Map showing California fishing zones

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will open the commercial Dungeness crab fishery statewide on Dec. 31, 2022.

Categories:   Fisheries, Marine
groundfish lingcod in water

Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023.

Categories:   Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Species
image of blue shield with text Support California Wildlife Officers, and wildlife officer badge, and digitally painted lingcod

CDFW's 2023 Warden Stamp is now available for purchase online. For its 14th edition, the stamp celebrates California's recreational anglers, divers and commercial fishery participants, and their contributions to the economy and conserving California’s coast.

Categories:   Fisheries, Fishing, General, Law Enforcement, Marine
Map showing California fishing zones

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction in Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear.

Categories:   Fisheries, Marine

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