Dfg 10/04 Lates Regs

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HOPE THAT THIS IS HELPFUL / JOHN

Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Update for October 2, 2004

The purpose of this email is to notify California's saltwater sport fishermen of upcoming regulation changes, including seasonal openings and closures, bag and size limit changes, depth and gear restriction changes, etc.
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Spiny Lobster

The sport fishery for spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) is open from October 2, 2004, through March 16, 2005. The following regulations apply:
The daily bag and possession limit is seven spiny lobsters
The minimum size limit is 3 and 1/4 inches measured in a straight line on the mid-line of the back from the rear edge of the eye socket to the rear edge of the body shell. Click here for a measurement diagram
May only be taken by baited hoop net or by hand
Up to five baited hoop nets may be fished per person (except on piers, where the limit is two hoop nets); no more than ten baited hoop nets may be fished from any vessel
Every person taking lobster shall carry a device that is capable of accurately measuring the size of the lobster using the method described above
The boat limit regulations defined in Section 195(e) do not apply to lobster - each diver/hoopnetter may only take his/her individual daily bag and possession limit
See the California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations for complete information on lobster.

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Regulations that are not referenced above remain unchanged from the previous month. For complete information check the links below.

California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
Regulations Booklet
In-Season Regulation Changes
California Fish and Game Commission

Ocean Salmon

The sport fishery for ocean salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) from Pigeon Point (San Mateo county) to the Mexico border will close on October 4, 2004. The 2005 ocean salmon season will be decided in April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the California Fish and Game Commission.

The sport fishery for ocean salmon from Humbug Mountain (OR) to Horse Mountain (Humboldt county) closed on September 13, 2004.

The sport fishery for ocean salmon from Horse Mountain (Humboldt county) to Pigeon Point (San Mateo county) will remain open through November 14, 2004.

Click here to view a map of the state with county lines, key landmarks and features, and fishery management lines.

See the California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations for complete information on salmon.
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Regulations that are not referenced above remain unchanged from the previous month. For complete information check the links below.
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California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
Regulations Booklet
In-Season Regulation Changes
California Fish and Game Commission

[Surfdoc]

Thanks John....good info now that the bugs are gettin ready to take off.


Funny about that No boat limit when hoopin. Not sure how they would enforce it as long as the # of bugs that are onboard is equal to or below what the limit is for the # of peoples are pullin the nets.

Divers I could see them enforcing tho..better just come up with 7 in your bag even if you know your bud sucks at grabbing bugs...