Nicholas Canyon State Beach
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Fishing regulations at Nicholas Canyon State 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.
Regulations for top species
Leopard shark
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.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
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.
This species is included in the 10 fish RCG Complex limit, and also within the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.
Open year-round, no depth limit.
Filleting aboard a vessel is not allowed.
Pacific halibut
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.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
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.
No minimum size.
The recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close statewide on Friday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m., the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today. For up-to-date groundfish and Pacific halibut regulation information, call the CDFW Groundfish Hotline at 1-831-649-2801 or visit CA Fish & Wildlife Pacific Halibut Webpage
When angling, no more than one line with two hooks attached may be used. A harpoon, gaff, or net may be used to assist in taking a Pacific halibut that has been legally caught by angling. See Section 28.95 for additional restrictions on the use of harpoons. When filleting on a vessel, each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The fillets may be of any size.
FAQ about Nicholas Canyon State Beach fishing
- Barred surfperch - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Leopard shark - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Pacific halibut - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @walker.desautels reported a nice Barred sand bass.
- @EvanErdmann reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @angler6970494641 reported a nice Pacific halibut.
- @CI.fishing reported a nice Blue rockfish.
- @zachgulbranson reported a nice Cabezon.
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