First Sculpin!

[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.

[PapaDave]

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]

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.)

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]

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.