2013-2014 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations

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Regulations effective through February 28, 2014 unless otherwise noted.

2013-2014 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations
This is the 2013-2014 Ocean Sport Fishing regulations booklet that was distributed in March, 2013. The bookmarked PDF file features red bookmark headings which denote sections that have changed or are new for 2013.
Large file size  - 6.9 MB

2013-2014 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement
This is the 2013-2014 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement (in PDF format) that will be distributed in June, 2013. The PDF file contains 2013 fishing regulations for ocean salmon and upcoming changes to regulations for California spiny lobster. Corrections to regulations for spearfishing and for marine protected areas are also included.
Large file size  - 3.1 MB

2013-2014 In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes
This page provides links to CDFW 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 2013 Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations

Illustrations and Additional Information

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.

 

Fort Ross Red Abalone Closure Map
New regulations (Section 29.15(b)(1)) effective March 1, 2012

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

Fish Identification Illustrations
Identification guide featuring common nearshore fishes.
Large file size  - 1.4 MB

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

Marine Protected Areas

Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates

Cowcod Conservation Areas

Tips for Viewing the Online Booklet

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.