California Marine Protected Areas

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: Northern California (Pigeon Pt. northward)

County: Marin

Nearest Port: San Francisco

Regulations in Effect Since: 1976

Boundaries: This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve.

Recreational Fishing

Allowed Species: Finfish by hook-and-line from shore only

Prohibited Species: All marine aquatic plants

Commercial Fishing

Allowed Species: None

Prohibited Species: All

Other Regulations:

Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.

Swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park.

Regulation Section: Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (58)