Per-species minimum sizes, daily bag limits, possession limits and slot rules for California recreational saltwater fishing. Verified against the CDFW guide.
Click any species for the full per-species rule.
All limits sourced from the CDFW ocean sport fishing regulations. Per-species verification dates are shown on each detail page.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish.
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