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Fishing regulations at Gaviota Beach, 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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Cabezon as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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.)
This species is included in the 10 fish RCG Complex limit, and also within the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.
For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
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FAQ about Gaviota Beach fishing
- Cabezon - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Grass rockfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- California halibut - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Fishyfisheye reported a nice Black perch.
- @BackwaterBart reported a nice Black perch.
- @simonzarate reported a nice Cabezon.
- @simonzarate reported a nice Cabezon.
- @Fishyfisheye reported a nice Grass rockfish.
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