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goldenglory18 · 11-27-2017, 07:27 AM

Wait, when does/did the season close on Sculpin?

Raskal311 · 11-27-2017, 07:50 AM

Out of season? Since when?

ProfessorLongArms · 11-27-2017, 07:54 AM

From regs:

California Scorpionfish (a.k.a. sculpin)

The recreational fishery for link opens in new windowCalifornia scorpionfish (PDF) (Scorpaena guttata) is closed as of September 1, 2017. The fishery is expected to reopen on January 1, 2018. For more information about California scorpionfish, visit the California Marine Sport Fish Identification web page.

alanw · 11-27-2017, 08:18 AM

Periodically check https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/...ns/Fishing-Map. Click on the area of the map where you're fishing to see the current closures.

PapaDave · 11-27-2017, 08:56 AM

I've caught my fair share of them, good eating, but be careful handling those biters.

I've been stuck by them so many times I think I'm developing a resistance. That or I am permanently feeling the pain but am used to it.

goldenglory18 · 11-27-2017, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

From regs:

California Scorpionfish (a.k.a. sculpin)

The recreational fishery for link opens in new windowCalifornia scorpionfish (PDF) (Scorpaena guttata) is closed as of September 1, 2017. The fishery is expected to reopen on January 1, 2018. For more information about California scorpionfish, visit the California Marine Sport Fish Identification web page.

Thanks for that, I had no idea (I fish for bass and don't keep by-catch, so I never really pay that close attention.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

Periodically check https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/...ns/Fishing-Map. Click on the area of the map where you're fishing to see the current closures.

This link is awesome. I don't recall ever seeing this page and its SUPER easy to use. Thanks Alan!

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/...g-Map/Southern

alanw · 11-27-2017, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

This link is awesome. I don't recall ever seeing this page and its SUPER easy to use. Thanks Alan!

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/...g-Map/Southern

No problem. It's probably the best page on their site because along with closures it has the possession and size limits all on one page.

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Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Out of season? Since when? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

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PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I've caught my fair share of them, good eating, but be careful handling those biters. I've been stuck by them so many times I think I'm developing a resistance. That or I am permanently feeling the pain but am used to it. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

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11-27-2017, 07:27 AM	#1
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Wait, when does/did the season close on Sculpin?

11-27-2017, 07:54 AM	#3
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	From regs: California Scorpionfish (a.k.a. sculpin) The recreational fishery for link opens in new windowCalifornia scorpionfish (PDF) (Scorpaena guttata) is closed as of September 1, 2017. The fishery is expected to reopen on January 1, 2018. For more information about California scorpionfish, visit the California Marine Sport Fish Identification web page.