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Ocean Whitefish
The recreational fishery for ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps) is open year-round to divers² and shore-based anglers only. The fishery is open to boat-based anglers from May 1, 2010 through November 15, 2010(see important NOTE at the end of this section). Ocean whitefish may only be taken or possessed⁴ in waters less than 240 feet (40 fathoms) deep*. The daily bag and possession limit is 10 fish with no minimum size limit.



This summary of current regulations was updated on November 6, 2010.
What's Open

• Sharks (State-managed)
• Pacific Sanddab and "Other Flatfish"
• California Halibut
• Surfperch
• Sturgeon
• Dungeness Crab
• Mussels
• Red Abalone
• Other species

Partial Closure*

• Rockfish
• Cabezon
• Kelp and Rock Greenlings
• Lingcod
• Leopard Shark
• Soupfin Shark and Spiny Dogfish
• Other Federally-managed groundfish and associated state-managed species

What's Closed

• Ocean Salmon
• Pacific Halibut