CDFW announced that retention of quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) would be prohibited statewide in both the recreational and commercial fisheries on August 7, 2023. CDFW projected the combined recreational and commercial take of quillback rockfish would exceed the harvest limits specified in federal regulation for 2023 and in-season action had to occur to reduce the risk of overfishing.
For more information please see the recent quillback rockfish no-retention press release.