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Kelp bass

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Barred surfperch

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California sheephead

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Redstripe rockfish

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General info

Arroyo Burro Beach is a part of an ocean located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellowfin croaker, Barred surfperch, and Bocaccio rockfish.

Location

34°23′58.4″N 119°44′43.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Arroyo Burro Beach, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Yellowfin croaker

Yellowfin croaker

Regulation boundaryCA State Waters
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.

Additional information
Bag limit: No more than 20 finfish in combination of all species with not more than 10 individuals of any one species No closed season; no depth limit; no size limit. When filleting fish on a vessel, each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The fillets may be of any size.
Edibility
Pretty good
Synonyms
Black Croaker, California Corbina, Family Scianidae, White Croaker, Yellowfin Croaker
Season open: April 1 - December 31
Bocaccio rockfish

Bocaccio rockfish

Regulation boundaryCA Southern Area
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 limit10

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

CA Spearfishing

Divers and shore-based anglers are exempt from season and depth restrictions affecting the RCG complex and other federally managed groundfish. Shore-based anglers are fishermen that fish from beaches, banks, piers, jetties, breakwaters, docks, and other manmade structures connected to the shore. Divers are spear fishermen entering the water either from the shore or from a boat or other floating object. The possession and transit provisions described for shore-based anglers, and divers are as follows: (1) When angling from shore (includes beaches, banks, piers, jetties, breakwaters, docks, and other man−made structures connected to the shore), allspecies may be taken and/or possessed year−round. No vessel or watercraft may be used to assist in the take, transport and/or possession of these species under this provision. (2) When diving or spearfishing all species may be taken and/or possessed year−round. When boat−based groundfish fishing is closed, all types of fishing gear, except spearfishing gear, areprohibited to be aboard the vessel or watercraft when taking and/or possessing these species under this provision.

CA Shore-based Anglers

Divers and shore-based anglers are exempt from season and depth restrictions affecting the RCG complex and other federally managed groundfish. Shore-based anglers are fishermen that fish from beaches, banks, piers, jetties, breakwaters, docks, and other manmade structures connected to the shore. Divers are spear fishermen entering the water either from the shore or from a boat or other floating object. The possession and transit provisions described for shore-based anglers, and divers are as follows: (1) When angling from shore (includes beaches, banks, piers, jetties, breakwaters, docks, and other man−made structures connected to the shore), allspecies may be taken and/or possessed year−round. No vessel or watercraft may be used to assist in the take, transport and/or possession of these species under this provision. (2) When diving or spearfishing all species may be taken and/or possessed year−round. When boat−based groundfish fishing is closed, all types of fishing gear, except spearfishing gear, areprohibited to be aboard the vessel or watercraft when taking and/or possessing these species under this provision.

Skin Attached

Fillets must have entire skin attached.

CA Descending Device

DESCENDING DEVICES REQUIRED: No Person shall take or possess any federal groundfish from any boat or other floating device in ocean waters without a descending device in possession.

Additional information
Season Exceptions: April 1 - June 30: Open all depthsJuly 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.)No size limit. 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.
Synonyms
Sebastes paucispinis
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Cities nearby

Santa Barbara

2.5 miles away

Isla Vista

6.5 miles away

Goleta

7.0 miles away

Carpinteria

13.3 miles away

Oak View

25.4 miles away

Solvang

26.2 miles away

Meiners Oaks

27.4 miles away

San Buenaventura

30.6 miles away

Port Hueneme

35.0 miles away

Oxnard

35.1 miles away

Los Alamos

38.3 miles away

Santa Paula

38.7 miles away

Camarillo

42.5 miles away

Sisquoc

44.7 miles away

Lompoc

45.1 miles away

Fillmore

47.2 miles away

Vandenberg AFB

50.1 miles away

Moorpark

50.2 miles away

Orcutt

50.4 miles away

Lake of the Woods

51.4 miles away

Thousand Oaks

51.7 miles away

Taft

53.4 miles away

Piru

53.8 miles away

Fellows

54.9 miles away

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FAQ about Arroyo Burro Beach fishing

📍 Where is Arroyo Burro Beach located?
Arroyo Burro Beach is a part of an ocean located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°23′58.4″N 119°44′43.5″W
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🎣 Where on Arroyo Burro Beach is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Arroyo Burro Beach 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.
🐟 What species are in Arroyo Burro Beach?
The most common species in Arroyo Burro Beach are:
📢 What are the latest Arroyo Burro Beach fishing reports?
The latest Arroyo Burro Beach fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Arroyo Burro Beach right now?
According to fishing regulations at Arroyo Burro Beach, some of the species in season this November include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Vermilion rockfish, and California sheephead. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Arroyo Burro Beach?

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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