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New CDFW Regulations For 2018

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Current California Ocean Recreational Fishing Regulations

The CDFW (CDFW regulations) rang in the new year with some new fishing regulations (California fishing season 2018) that you need to know. Boaters especially as some regulations pertain only to them.

Click Here For New Regulations For SoCal in 2018

34°27 N. Latitude (Point Conception, Santa Barbara County) to the U.S. – Mexico Border

Includes a portion of Santa Barbara County, and all of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties

This summary of current regulations was updated on January 1, 2018.

CDFW regulationsSee the California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet for complete regulation information, including regulations for species not covered here.

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