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2011-2012 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations

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Regulations

Regulations effective through February 29, 2012 unless otherwise noted.

Cover of the 2011-2012 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet

2011-2012 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Adobe Reader required
This is the 2011-2012 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (in PDF format) that was distributed in April, 2011. The bookmarked PDF file features red bookmark headings which denote sections that have changed or are new for 2011.
Large file size  - 5.1 MB

Erratum: Groundfish Regulation (southern California)
Section 27.50. Cowcod Conservation Areas

Section 27.50 in the paper version of the 2011-2012 Ocean Sport Fishing regulations booklet is a misprint. THE ONLINE VERSION HAS BEEN CORRECTED. Please see the 2011-2012 Freshwater & Ocean Supplemental Fishing Regulations booklet Adobe Reader required for an updated version of Section 27.50.

2011-2012 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement Adobe Reader required
This is the 2011-2012 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement (in PDF format) that was distributed in July, 2011. The bookmarked PDF file contains 2011 fishing regulations for ocean salmon and changes to regulations for groundfish, including rockfish.

2011-2012 In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes
This page provides links to DFG news 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.

Summary of Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations for 2012

Illustrations and Additional Information

California Fishing Passport

Marine Management News
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.

 

Demonstration Video: California Abalone Reporting and Tagging Requirements
This video shows abalone sport divers and rock pickers how to comply with new abalone regulations enacted April 2008.

Fish Identification Illustrations Adobe Reader required
Identification guide featuring common nearshore fishes.
Large file size  - 1.6 MB

Canary Rockfish and Yelloweye Rockfish Identification Flyer Adobe Reader required
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

Map of Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas

Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates Adobe Reader required

Cowcod Conservation Areas

Tips for Viewing the Online Booklet

Directions

The 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.