California Marine Protected Areas
Gerstle Cove 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: Northern California (Pigeon Pt. northward)
County: Sonoma
Nearest Port: Bodega Bay
Regulations in Effect Since: 5/1/2010
County: Sonoma
Nearest Port: Bodega Bay
Regulations in Effect Since: 5/1/2010
Boundaries: This area lies within the Salt Point State Marine Conservation Area and is bounded by the mean high tide line and a straight line connecting the following points:
38° 33.95' N. lat. 123° 19.92' W. long.; and
38° 33.95' N. lat. 123° 19.76' W. long.
38° 33.95' N. lat. 123° 19.92' W. long.; and
38° 33.95' N. lat. 123° 19.76' 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
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (36)