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Originally Posted by driftwood

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.

These regulations are from the North-Central Management Area: The 40°10' Line to Point Arena
(Includes a portion of Humboldt County and most of Mendocino County).

The open season and depth regulations are different for Pt. Conception to the Mexican border:

Ocean Whitefish
The recreational fishery for ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps) is open to all anglers and divers² from March 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 (see important NOTE at the end of this section). Ocean whitefish may only be taken or possessed⁴ in waters less than 360 feet (60 fathoms) deep*. The daily bag and possession limit is 10 fish with no minimum size limit.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mapregs5.asp