OR · REGULATIONS · SEPTEMBER 2026

Cabezon OR legal size & bag limits.

Cabezon (also known as Cabby, Marbled Sculpin) in Oregon. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the ODFW guide, 2026.

In Oregon, the minimum legal size for Cabezon is 16 in and the daily bag limit is 1 (within the 4-fish general marine species bag). Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.

What is the legal size & bag limit for Cabezon in OR?

Minimum size
16in
Daily bag
1 (within the 4-fish general marine species bag)
Possession
1 (within the 4-fish general marine species bag)
Legal size for Cabezon in OR: Cabezon must be at least 16 in to keep. There is no maximum size. 16 inTOO SMALLLEGAL — NO MAXIMUM
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Is there a closed season for Cabezon in OR?

Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.

Why these rules exist

Oregon ocean marine zone, statewide. Oregon ocean (state + adjacent federal) waters, managed within the general marine species bag. Vessel descending-device requirement applies.

Source & verification

These limits are pulled from the ODFW sport fishing regulations. Last verified September 2026.

Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.

Oregon requires a fishing licence for anyone aged 12 or older; some fisheries (halibut, salmon, steelhead) also need a Combined Angling Tag or endorsement. ODFW licences.

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Common questions

What is the minimum legal size for Cabezon in OR?
In Oregon, the minimum legal size for Cabezon (also known as Cabby, Marbled Sculpin) is 16 in. Verified against the ODFW sport fishing regulations (September 2026).
What is the bag limit for Cabezon in OR?
In Oregon, the daily bag limit for Cabezon is 1 (within the 4-fish general marine species bag). Verified against the ODFW sport fishing regulations (September 2026).
Is there a closed season for Cabezon in OR?
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish. Verified against the ODFW guide (September 2026).
Do you need a fishing licence to fish in Oregon?
Oregon requires a fishing licence for anyone aged 12 or older; some fisheries (halibut, salmon, steelhead) also need a Combined Angling Tag or endorsement.
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