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Gulf of the Farallones

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

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Vermilion rockfish

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Vermilion rockfish

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Blue rockfish

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Vermilion rockfish

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General info

Gulf of the Farallones is a water located in San Francisco County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lingcod, Chinook salmon, and Vermilion rockfish.

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37°45′0.7″N 122°45′3.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Gulf of the Farallones, CA

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.

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Cities nearby

Bolinas

11.8 miles away

Mill Valley

15.8 miles away

Daly City

16.1 miles away

San Francisco

16.8 miles away

Larkspur

17.7 miles away

Pacifica

17.7 miles away

San Anselmo

18.8 miles away

South San Francisco

19.3 miles away

San Rafael

20.8 miles away

Nicasio

21.6 miles away

Point Reyes Station

23.3 miles away

Inverness

23.5 miles away

Emeryville

25.7 miles away

Novato

25.9 miles away

Richmond

26.3 miles away

Albany

26.3 miles away

San Pablo

26.7 miles away

El Cerrito

27.1 miles away

Berkeley

27.3 miles away

Pinole

30.5 miles away

Petaluma

34.7 miles away

Tomales

35.3 miles away

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FAQ about Gulf of the Farallones fishing

Gulf of the Farallones is a water located in San Francisco County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°45′0.7″N 122°45′3.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Gulf of the Farallones by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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The latest Gulf of the Farallones fishing reports are:

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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