California Marine Protected Areas
Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve
Important: As of December 19, 2012 new MPA regulations are in effect for
the Northern California coast from the Oregon/California border to Point Arena.
Management Area: Southern California (Pt. Conception southward)
County: San Diego
Nearest Port: San Diego
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
County: San Diego
Nearest Port: San Diego
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
Boundaries: This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 15.233' W. long.;
32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; and
32° 51.067' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.
32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 15.233' W. long.;
32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; and
32° 51.067' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.
Recreational Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Commercial Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Other Regulations: Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours.
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (142)