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Fishing regulations at Santa Rosa Island, CA
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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.
Regulations for top species
Lingcod
Bag limit2
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size22" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Aggregate limit20
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Special gear
1 Line 2 Hooks
When angling, gear is restricted to not more than two hooks and one line. For purposes of this section, a hook is a single hook, or double or treble hook with multiple points connected to a common shank.
Restrictions & requirements
1-inch Skin
Minimum 1-inch square patch of skin on each fillet.
Additional information
Season Exceptions:
- April 1 - June 30: Open all depths
- July 1 - Sept 30: 50 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
- Oct 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 must be a minimum of 14-inches in length with a 1-inch square of skin on each fillet.
For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.
Synonyms
White seabass
Bag limit3
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size28" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Aggregate limit20
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Additional information
Open year-round
When filleting on a vessel, fillets must be a minimum of 19 inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of silver skin.
Synonyms
Ocean whitefish
Bag limit10
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Aggregate limit20
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Restrictions & requirements
Skin Attached
Fillets must have entire skin attached.
Additional information
No size limit.
Open year-round in all depths.
When filleting on a vessel, fillets must be a minimum of 6 and one half inches in length and shall bear the entire skin intact.
For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.
Synonyms
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