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Fishing regulations at Noyo Bay, 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 Lingcod as of May 4th, 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 - April 30: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
- May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
- Oct 1 - Oct 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
- Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
- Dec 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.
Minimum 14-inch fillet 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.
Ophiodon elongatus
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FAQ about Noyo Bay fishing
- Lingcod - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- Cabezon - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped seaperch - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab.
- @takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab.
- @eliwolverton reported a nice Cabezon.
- @ezrablue reported a nice Black perch.
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