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Fishing regulations at Half Moon Lake, 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 May 11th, 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:
- May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
- Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) 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 Half Moon Lake fishing
- Cabezon - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @marcos.quintanilla reported a nice Black rockfish.
- @marcos.quintanilla reported a nice Cabezon.
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