Marine Region

Serving the entire California coastline from border to border and three nautical miles out to sea

Ocean Fishing

Ocean Fishing Regulations

California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
This easy-to-use map provides summaries of ocean sport fishing regulations. Just choose 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.
2018-2019 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet
Commercial Fishing Regulations
In-Season Regulation Changes
Marine Protected Area Information for Fishermen
Groundfish Sport Fishing Regulations Summary
Ocean Salmon Fishing Regulations Summaries
Pacific Halibut Season Information

Ocean Sport Fishing page
Commercial Fishing page

Additional Resources

Shellfish and Finfish Health Advisories
Beach Sport Fishing Information
Calendar of Events
Includes fishery openings and closings
California Fishing Passport
Fish Identification
Grunion Facts and Expected Runs
MarineBIOS
Ocean Sport Fishing Records
Publications

Management and Research

Marine Region Projects

Marine Region Projects page

Additional Resources

Research and Management page

Marine Region Web Updates

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Marine Region Mission: To protect, maintain, enhance, and restore California's marine ecosystems for their ecological values and their use and enjoyment by the public through good science and effective communication.

Marine Region (Region 7)
Regional Manager: Dr. Craig Shuman
Main Office: 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940
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Ocean Fishing

Ocean Fishing Regulations

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Management and Research

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Marine Region Web Updates

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