Marine Region

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.
• 2017-2018 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

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
• Fun & Educational Videos for Children
  Water We Do - Its Up to Me and You
  (water conservation)
  Something's Fishy at the River
  (water pollution)
• Grunion Facts and Expected Runs
• Ocean Sport Fishing Records
• Publications