Bag and size limits, seasons, and license requirements for fishing in California, across 14 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| LingcodT14 CCR §28.27 | 2/day | min 55.9 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Two fish, 22 inches minimum. THE SEASON AND THE FISHABLE DEPTH ARE NOT STATEWIDE: open and closed dates and depth restrictions are set separately for each of the five Groundfish Management Areas (Northern, Mendocino, San Francisco, Central and Southern) under T14 CCR §§27.25–27.45, and the Groundfish Exclusion Areas are closed to lingcod year-round under §27.50. CDFW may also change the rules in-season under §27.20(e). Check the area you are fishing before you go. | |||
| White SeabassT14 CCR §28.35 | 1/day | min 71.1 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| THE LIMIT IS ONE FISH, NOT THREE, in waters south of Point Conception between 15 March and 15 June — which covers every Californian spot on this site. Outside that window, and north of Point Conception all year, the limit is three. Open season all year. Applies to all take methods including spearfishing. | |||
| Yellowtail AmberjackT14 CCR §28.37 | 10/day | min 61 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Ten fish daily. The 24-inch fork-length minimum carries an explicit exception: five fish under 24 inches may be taken or possessed within the ten. | |||
Licensing:
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. California groundfish rules — lingcod, rockfish, cabezon and greenling — are set separately for each of five Groundfish Management Areas, vary by depth, and may be changed in-season by emergency action. White seabass has a seasonal sub-limit south of Point Conception. Always verify the current rules for your area at wildlife.ca.gov before fishing.
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