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03-03-2023, 06:23 AM | #1 |
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New Groundfish Regulations
Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but I can't find anyone complaining about the new groundfish regulations. I have read it multiple times and come up with the same answer every time: FOR THE SOUTHERN AREA WE CAN ONLY HARVEST GROUNDFISH FROM APRIL 1 TO SEPTEMBER 15 IN WATER LESS THAN 300 FT. They just keep nibbling away at our rights to fish. I am a true believer in conservation of our natural resources, but our government is making way too many decisions based on the squeeky wheels rather than honest science.
I urge everyone to read the new regs. To me it is very confusing to have SO MANY regulations. Soon we'll only be able to keep mackerel. |
03-03-2023, 07:58 AM | #2 | |
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Nearshore RF - Black, Black and Yellow, Blue, Brown, Calico, China, Copper, Gopher, Grass, Kelp, Olive, Quillback RF and Treefish Shelf RF - Bocaccio, Canary, Chilipepper, Dusky, Flag, Greenblotched, Greenspotted, Greenstriped, Harlequin, Honeycomb, Mexican, Pink, Redstripe, Rosethorn, Rosy, Shortbelly, Silvergray, Speckled, Squarespot, Starry, Stripetail, Tiger, Verm, Widow and Yellowtial RF Slope RF - Aurora, Bank, Blackgill, Darkblotched, Redbanded, Rougheye, Sharpchin, Shortraker, Splitnose and Yellowmouth RF Source: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocea...-Summary#south |
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03-03-2023, 08:05 AM | #3 |
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Also note that Sheephead are closed to boat based anglers 1/1-2/28 with a bag limit of 2, 12" minimum size.
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03-03-2023, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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I agree with your interpretation.
I was talking about the near shore because that is my kayak stomping grounds. we now have only five and a half months near shore to be able to keep rockfish.
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03-03-2023, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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I didn't realize we couldn't fish for rock cod until April 1. I was thinking of heading out this weekend
And we use to be able to fish until Dec 31st I thought. What a bummer.
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03-03-2023, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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Ah, I see where I misinterpreted your statement, Kirk. I took it as suggesting that all rockfish harvesting was sub 300', and only March-September.
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03-03-2023, 05:09 PM | #7 |
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Southern Management Area
And don't forget some species are no take from Sept 16th - Dec 31st. Copper, Treefish, and Cabezon for example.
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