🐟 What fish can you catch in Ferndale?

Most commonly caught species around Ferndale , CA : Lingcod - 145 reported catches Black rockfish - 127 reported catches Kelp greenling - 122 reported catches Cabezon - 104 reported catches Steelhead - 97 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ferndale fishing reports?

The latest Ferndale , CA fishing reports are: @KastingwithKoy reported a nice Lingcod at Humboldt Bay . @Nicknef reported a nice Grass rockfish . @Nicknef reported a nice Grass rockfish . @Nicknef reported a nice Black rockfish . @Nicknef reported a nice Lingcod . .

Fishing in Ferndale, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ferndale, California?

Anglers in Ferndale , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Humboldt Bay , Humboldt County Coast , Entrance Channel , Eel River , Van Duzen River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ferndale?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Ferndale

Latest Ferndale fishing reports

Lingcod

Humboldt Bay

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Grass rockfish

length · weight

Grass rockfish

length · weight

Black rockfish

length · weight

Lingcod

19 in · 4 lb

Black rockfish

length · weight

Cabezon

length · weight

Cabezon

length · weight

Kelp greenling

length · weight

Striped seaperch

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ferndale

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Lingcod as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Lingcod

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

22"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Season Exceptions:

April 1 - April 30: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Oct 1 - Oct 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Dec 1 - Dec 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)

This species is included in the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.

Fillets minimum 14-inch in length with a 1" square patch of skin on each fillet.

For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.

Ophiodon elongatus

Regulations for

40°34′41.2″N 124°15′40.3″W

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FAQ about Ferndale fishing

Anglers in Ferndale, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Humboldt Bay, Humboldt County Coast, Entrance Channel, Eel River, and Van Duzen River.

Most commonly caught species around Ferndale, CA:

Lingcod - 145 reported catches
Black rockfish - 127 reported catches
Kelp greenling - 122 reported catches
Cabezon - 104 reported catches
Steelhead - 97 reported catches

The latest Ferndale, CA fishing reports are:

@KastingwithKoy reported a nice Lingcod at Humboldt Bay.
@Nicknef reported a nice Grass rockfish.
@Nicknef reported a nice Grass rockfish.
@Nicknef reported a nice Black rockfish.
@Nicknef reported a nice Lingcod.

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