2007 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations

Regulations effective through February 29, 2008

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Regulations

2007 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations
This is the 2007 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (in PDF format) that was printed and distributed in February, 2007. This bookmarked PDF file features bolded, italicized bookmark headings which denote sections that have changed or are new for 2007.
Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 1.6 MB

2007 California Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement
The regulations in this supplement supercede regulations listed in the 2007 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklets. Includes updated ocean salmon regulations and information about central California Marine Protected Areas, which are expected to become effective in September.
Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 1.1 MB

2007 In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes
This page provides links to DFG press releases detailing the reasons behind in-season regulatory changes as well as a summary of changes.

California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
Up-to-date sport fishing regulations online - just click on the map to see regulations for your area.

 

Illustrations and Additional Information Regulations Booklet Cover Image Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 135 KB Fish Identification Illustrations and Photographs Identification guide featuring common nearshore fishes. Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 314 KB Canary Rockfish and Yelloweye Rockfish Identification Flyer A one-page printable flyer that shows how to distinguish between canary rockfish and vermilion rockfish, and how to identify adult and juvenile yelloweye rockfish Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 615 KB Important Rockfishes Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 119 KB Map of Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 456 KB Selected Nearshore Fishes Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 212 KB

California Fishing Passport A new fishing incentive and recognition program to highlight and promote fishing throughout the state. Pick up your free copy of the California Fishing Passport book listing 150 different popular fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. Try to catch one of every species listed, and you will receive stamps in your passport book documenting each achievement.

 

Tips for Viewing the Online Booklet

The 2007 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations has bookmarks embedded in it to help the user navigate between sections of the booklet. Set your Adobe Reader plug-in to display "Bookmarks and Pages" by clicking the appropriate button on the Adobe Reader tool bar. With this setting you can click on the bookmarks and go to the related page of the booklet.

With the Adobe Reader plug-in set to Bookmarks and Pages, your display should look like the inset to the right. Click on one of the bookmark topics in the left column to take you to that part of the booklet.