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(4) The owner or operator of a boat filing a Declaration for Multi-Day Fishing Trip shall prepare such form in duplicate, and shall require the duplicate to be posted in full view of the passengers aboard the boat.
(5) All passengers must disembark at place of return as stated on the Declaration for Multi-Day Fishing Trip.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 220 and 7880, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.20. Duxbury Reef Reserve (Marin Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.25. Gerstle Cove Reserve (Sonoma Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205, 210 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.30. Point Reyes Headlands Reserve (Marin Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.35. Estero de Limantour Reserve (Marin Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.40. Lover's Cove Reserve, Santa Catalina Island (Los Angeles Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.42. Pismo Invertebrate Reserve (San Luis Obispo Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.45. Point Cabrillo Reserve (Mendocino County).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205-210 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.50. Point Loma Reserve (San Diego Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.51. Robert W. Crown Reserve (Alameda Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.52. South Humboldt Bay (Humboldt Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.53. Morro Bay (San Luis Obispo Co.).


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 240, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 205, 240, 5670 and 5672, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.56. Take General.
Except as otherwise provided, there are no closed season, closed hours or minimum size limits on fin fish in the Pacific Ocean including all saltwater bays except that in San Francisco Bay between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Carquinez Bridge and in saltwater tributaries to the bay within the area bounded by Interstate 80 and Highways 17, 101 and 37 fin fish may not be taken between one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise except from shore or piers.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.60. Limit.
FIN FISH -MINIMUM SIZE LIMITS, BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS AND SEASONS

(a) General. No more than 20 finfish in combination of all species with not more than 10 of any one species, may be taken or possessed by any one person except as otherwise provided or as defined in subsection (e) below or in Section 195. (See Sections 27.70 through 28.62 for minimum size limits and poundage restrictions for certain species.)
(b) Within the overall bag limit of 20 fish with not more than 10 of any one species, the following special limits apply:
(1) Federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91) and species associated with federal groundfish (limited to greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish):
(A) Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex), as defined in subsection 1.91(b) - 10 fish in total (also see Sections 27.82, 28.28, 28.29 and 28.55). Within the 10-fish RCG complex limit, the following sub-limits also apply: cabezon - one fish, greenlings of the genusHexagrammos - one fish, bocaccio - one fish, except in the Northern Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area (as defined in subsection 27.82(a)) where the sub-limit is two fish, canary rockfish - zero fish, cowcod - zero fish, and yelloweye rockfish - zero fish.
(B) For species of federal groundfish that are not part of the Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex, see subsection (a)(1)(A) above), the following special limits apply: California scorpionfish - five fish (see Sections 27.82 and 28.54), leopard shark - three fish (see Section 28.56), lingcod - two fish (see Sections 27.82 and 28.27), and soupfin shark - one fish. See subsection (d) below for federal groundfish species with no limits.
(C) For species associated with federal groundfish that are not part of the Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex, see subsection (a)(1)(A) above), the following special limits apply: California sheephead - five fish (see Section 28.26).
(D) Bag and possession limits for all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91, including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change to daily bag limits for these species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.
(2) For species other than federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91) and species associated with federal groundfish (limited to greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish), within the overall bag limit of 20 fish, the following special limits apply:
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(Prohibited) One fish Two fish Three Fish Five Fish
giant (black) sturgeon salmon (except trout In San Francisco and
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(c) Special daily bag limits for shiner surfperch.
(1) The special limit for shiner surfperch is 20, which may be taken or possessed in addition to the overall daily bag limit of 20 finfish defined in subsection 27.60(a) and the special limits defined in subsection 27.60(b).
(d) There is no limit on the following species: Albacore, anchovy, bluefin tuna, grunion, jacksmelt, topsmelt, Pacific butterfish (pompano), queenfish, sanddabs, skipjack, jack mackerel, Pacific mackerel, Pacific staghorn sculpin, round herring, Pacific herring and Pacific sardine. There is no limit on the following species of federal groundfish: petrale sole, Pacific sanddab, and starry flounder.
(e) Boat limit. When two or more persons that are licensed or otherwise authorized to sport fish in ocean waters off California or in the San Francisco Bay District, defined in Section 27.00, are angling for finfish aboard a vessel in these waters, fishing by all authorized persons aboard may continue until boat limits of those finfish identified under subsections (a) through (c) above are taken and possessed aboard the vessel as authorized under this section or Section 195, Title 14, CCR.
(1) The authorization for boat limits aboard a vessel does not apply to fishing trips originating in California where fish are taken in other jurisdictions.
(2) A boat limit for a species or species group identified in subsections (a) through (c) above is the number of persons aboard a vessel that are licensed or otherwise authorized to sport fish in ocean waters off California, or in waters of the San Francisco Bay District, (see special conditions of Section 195, Title 14, CCR, applicable to operator and crew members of vessels licensed pursuant to Fish and Game Code 7920.) multiplied by the individual daily bag limit authorized for a species or species group in those waters. With the exception of species listed in subsection (d) above, the total fish aboard a boat may not exceed the aggregate per-person daily bag limit of 20-finfish in combination of all species times the number of anglers licensed or otherwise authorized to sport fish aboard the vessel. It is unlawful to exceed the boat limit at any time.
(3) All persons aboard a vessel may be cited where violations involving boat limits are found, including, but not limited to the following violations:
(A) Over limits
(B) Possession of prohibited species
(C) Violation of size limits
(D) Fish taken out of season or in closed areas.
(4) Upon completion of a fishing trip aboard a vessel, each licensed angler or person otherwise authorized to sport fish may not possess more than the individual daily bag and possession limits defined in Section 1.17, Title 14, CCR and in subsections (a) through (c) above. For purposes of this section, a trip is completed at the time a person disembarks from a vessel and individual possession limits apply. Special boat limit provisions apply to persons fishing aboard commercial passenger fishing vessels reporting pursuant to Section 195, Title 14, CCR.
(5) Species or species groups for which no daily bag limit exists under subsection (d) above are not counted as part of a boat limit.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 210, 7071 and 7120, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.65. Filleting of Fish on Vessels.
(a) Definition of Fillet: For the purpose of this section a fillet is the flesh from one side of a fish extending from the head to the tail which has been removed from the body (head, tail and backbone) in a single continuous piece.
(b) Fish That May be Filleted: No person shall fillet on any boat or bring ashore as fillets any fish, except in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Kelp bass, sand bass, spotted bass, and ocean whitefish: All fillets shall be a minimum of six and one-half inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin.
(2) Barracuda: Fillets must be a minimum of 17 inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of silver skin.
(3) Lingcod. Lingcod fillets must be a minimum of 16 inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The minimum size and minimum fillet size for lingcod may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change to the minimum size and minimum fillet size for lingcod made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.
(4) White sea bass: Fillets must be a minimum of 19 inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of silver skin.
(5) Pacific bonito: No more than 10 fillets of any length may be possessed. All bonito fillets possessed shall be considered a part of the allowable undersized tolerance of five bonito per day less than 24 inches fork length or weighing less than five pounds as provided in Section 28.32 of these regulations. All fillets shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin.
(6) California halibut taken from or possessed aboard a vessel south of Point Arena (Mendocino County): Fillets must be a minimum of 16 and three-quarter inches in length and shall bear the entire skin intact. A fillet from a California halibut (flesh from one entire side of the fish with the entire skin intact) may not be cut in half fillets. However, a fillet may be cut lengthwise in a straight line along the midline of the fillet where the fillet was attached to the vertebra (backbone) of the fish only if the two pieces of a fillet remain joined along their midline for a length of at least two inches at one end of the fillet.
(7) Yellowtail: Fillets must be a minimum of 17 inches in length, except not more than 10 fillets may be less than 17 inches. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin.
(8) Rockfish: Fillets must have the entire skin attached. Brown-skinned rockfish: Fillets shall be a minimum of six and one-half inches in length. Bocaccio fillets must be a minimum of five inches in length. The minimum size and minimum fillet size for rockfish may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change to the minimum size and minimum fillet size for rockfish made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.
(9) California scorpionfish (commonly termed "sculpin"): Fillets must be a minimum of 5 inches. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The minimum size and minimum fillet size for California scorpionfish may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change to the minimum size and minimum fillet size for California scorpionfish made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.
(10) All other species except those listed in subsection (c) of this section: Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The fillets may be of any size.
(c) Fish That May Not be Filleted: No person shall fillet on any boat or bring ashore as fillets the following fish: cabezon, kelp and rock greenlings, California halibut north of Point Arena (Mendocino County), and any species of flatfish, other than California halibut, including Pacific and Greenland halibut, tonguefish, sole, turbot, flounder, and sanddab, and salmon, striped bass and sturgeon.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200 and 202, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 220, 240, 5508 and 5509, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.67. Transport of Recreational Fishing Vessel Through Areas Closed to Fishing.
The department may authorize recreational vessels that have finfish in possession that were legally taken within a Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area defined in Section 27.82(a), Title 14, CCR, to transport those finfish through another Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area in which regulations governing the take and possession of those species are different. The permit described in this section is not required for vessels operating entirely within a Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area. Permission shall be granted on an annual permit signed by the Regional Manager of the department's Marine Region or an assigned designee. To apply for a permit, an owner or operator of a vessel required to obtain a commercial passenger fishing boat license, or a recreational angler shall submit an application for Permit Authorizing Transit of a Recreational Fishing Vessel Through Areas Closed to Fishing, and the fee for an annual permit or the fee for a permit for a period of 30 days or less as specified in Section 701. The permit shall be onboard the vessel when transiting waters closed to sport fishing.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 7071, 7923 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 7071, 7923, 8585.5 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.70. Trout in the Ocean.
(a) Methods of take: The trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.
(b) Limit: Three, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.75. Salmon Closures.
(a) No salmon may be taken in ocean waters at the mouth of the Smith and Klamath rivers within three nautical miles north and south of a line drawn due west for three nautical miles from the center of the mouth of each of said rivers.
(b) No salmon may be taken during the months of August and September in ocean waters at the mouth of the Eel River within two nautical miles north and south of a line drawn due west for two nautical miles from the center of the mouth of said river.
(c) No salmon may be taken during the month of August in ocean waters at the mouth of the Klamath River within six nautical miles north and south of a line drawn due west for three nautical miles from the center of the mouth of said river.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.80. Salmon.
(a) Methods of take:
(1) General Provisions. Only by angling as defined in Section 1.05. No sinkers or weights exceeding four pounds may be used, except that a fishing line may be attached to a sinker or weight of any size if such sinker or weight is suspended by a separate line and the fishing line is released automatically by a mechanical device from the sinker or weight when any fish is hooked. See sections 1.74, 28.65 and 28.70.
(2) Barbless Hooks. No more than two (2) single point, single shank barbless hooks shall be used in the ocean north of Point Conception (34 [FNo] 27 ' 00 "N. lat.) when salmon fishing or fishing from any boat or floating device with salmon on board.
(3) Other Hook Restrictions. When fishing with bait in the ocean between Horse Mountain (40 [FNo] 05 '00 "N. lat.) and Point Conception, if angling by any other means than trolling, then no more than two (2) single point, single shank, barbless circle hooks shall be used. The distance between the two hooks must not exceed five inches when measured from the top of the eye of the top hook to the inner base of the curve of the lower hook, and both hooks must be permanently tied in place (hard tied). A circle hook is defined as a hook with a generally circular shape, and a point which turns inwards, pointing directly to the shank at a 90 degree angle. Trolling is defined as angling from a boat or floating device that is making way by means of a source of power, other than drifting by means of the prevailing water current or weather conditions. See Section 28.65(g).
(4) One Rod Restriction north of Point Conception. Salmon may be taken by angling with no more than one rod in ocean waters north of Point Conception. See Section 28.65(e).
(b) Season:
(1) North of Horse Mountain (40 [FNo] 05 '00 "N. lat.) and Humboldt Bay. All waters of the ocean north of Horse Mountain and Humboldt Bay are open to salmon fishing from May 15, 2006 through July 4, 2006 and September 1 through September 6, 2006. (Note: In 2007, the season will be decided in April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and California Fish and Game Commission and the section will be amended pursuant to the regulatory process).
Exception: The ocean area surrounding the Klamath River mouth bounded on the north by 41 [FNo] 38'48"N lat. (approximately 6 nautical miles north of the Klamath River mouth), on the south by 41 [FNo] 26'48" N. lat. (approximately 6 nautical miles south of the Klamath River mouth), and extending 3 nautical miles offshore is closed to salmon fishing between August 1 and August 31. No salmon may be taken at any time in ocean waters at the mouths of the Smith and Klamath rivers and during August and September at the mouth of the Eel River. See Section 27.75.
(2) Between Horse Mountain and Point Arena (38 [FNo] 57 '30 "N. lat.). All waters of the ocean between Horse Mountain and Point Arena are open to salmon fishing from February 18, 2006 through June 4, 2006; June 7 through June 11, 2006; June 14 through June 18, 2006; June 21 through June 25, 2006; June 28, 2006 through July 9, 2006; July 15 through July 16, 2006; July 22 through July 23, 2006; and July 26, 2006 through November 12, 2006. (Note: In 2007, the season will open February 17).
(3) Between Point Arena and Pigeon Point (37 [FNo] 11 '00 "N. lat.). All waters of the ocean between Point Arena and Pigeon Point are open to fishing from April 1, 2006 through June 11, 2006; June 14, 2006 through July 9, 2006; and July 12, 2006 through November 12, 2006 (Note: In 2007, the season will open April 7).
Exception: The San Francisco Bay will remain open to salmon fishing from April 1 to November 12 during any ocean closure. For purposes of this regulation, the San Francisco Bay is defined as the waters of San Francisco and San Pablo bays plus all their tidal bays, tidal portions of their rivers and streams, sloughs and estuaries between Golden Gate Bridge and Carquinez Bridge unless otherwise noted in Section 7.50.
(4) Between Pigeon Point and Point Sur (36 [FNo] 18 '00 "N. lat.). All waters of the ocean between Pigeon Point and Point Sur are open to salmon fishing from April 1, 2006 through September 24, 2006 (Note: In 2007, the season will open April 7).
(5) South of Point Sur. All waters of the ocean south of Point Sur are open to salmon fishing from April 1, 2006 through September 24, 2006 (Note: In 2007, the season will open April 7).
(c) Limit:
(1) Two salmon per day. See subsection (c)(2) below and Section 1.17.
(2) Statewide Silver (coho) Salmon Restrictions: No silver (coho) salmon may be retained.
(d) Minimum size:
(1) North of Horse Mountain: Twenty-four inches total length.
(2) South of Horse Mountain: Twenty inches total length.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 220, 240, 316.5 and 2084, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 316.5 and 2084, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.82. Groundfish Management Areas, Seasons, Depths, Exceptions, and Fishery Closure/Rule Change Process Described.
(a) Management areas and boundaries: Management areas and boundaries for all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish are defined as follows:
(1) The Northern Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area means ocean waters between 42 ° 00'N. lat. (the Oregon/California border) and 40 ° 10'N. lat. (near Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County).
(2) The North-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area means ocean waters between 40 ° 10'N. lat. (near Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County) and 37 ° 11'N. lat. (at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County).
(3) The Monterey South-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area means ocean waters between 37 ° 11'N. lat. (at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County) and 36 ° 00'N. lat. (near Lopez Point, Monterey County).
(4) The Morro Bay South-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area means ocean waters between 36 ° 00'N. lat. (near Lopez Point, Monterey County) and 34 ° 27'N. lat. (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County).
(5) The Southern Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area means ocean waters between 34 ° 27'N. lat. (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County) and the U.S./Mexico border including the Cowcod Conservation Areas defined in subsection (d) of this Section.
(b) Seasons and depth constraints: The seasons and water depths (as described by lines connecting waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660), or by general depth contour lines) where fishing is authorized for all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish are listed below for each Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area. Seasons and depth constraints may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change to seasons and/or depth constraints for these species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office. See subsection (c) for exceptions to these season and depth constraints. See also Section 27.83 for restrictions on fishing gear that apply when seasons or areas are closed to groundfish fishing.
(1) Northern Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area:
(A) January-June and November-December: closed in all water depths.
(B) July-October: open only in waters less than 40 fathoms in depth as described by lines connecting waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660).
(2) The North-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area:
(A) January-June, and December: closed in all water depths.
(B) July-November: open only in waters less than 20 fathoms in depth as described by general depth contour lines.
(C) Waters less than 10 fathoms in depth as described by general depth contour lines around the Farallon Islands (off San Francisco and San Mateo counties), including Southeast Farallon Island, Middle Farallon Island, North Farallon Island and Noon Day Rock are closed to fishing at all times for all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish.
(D) Waters of the Cordell Bank (off Marin County) less than 100 fathoms in depth as described by waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660) are closed to fishing at all times for all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish.
(3) The Monterey South-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area:
(A) January-June, and December: closed in all water depths.
(B) July-November: open only in waters less than 20 fathoms in depth as described by general depth contour lines.
(4) The Morro Bay South-Central Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area:
(A) January-April, and October-December: closed in all water depths.
(B) May-September: open only in waters between 20 fathoms in depth as described by general depth contour lines and 40 fathoms in depth as described by waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660).
(5) Southern Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area:
(A) January-February: closed in all water depths.
(B) March-June: open only in waters between 30 fathoms in depth as described by waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660) and 60 fathoms in depth as described by waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660) except that lingcod may not be taken or possessed in March at these depths.
(C) July-September: open only in waters less than 40 fathoms in depth as described by lines connecting waypoints adopted in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660).
(D) October-November: closed in all water depths.
(E) December: closed in all water depths.
(F) See subsection (d) for special depth regulations in Cowcod Conservation Areas.
(c) Exceptions: The following are exceptions to the season and depth closures described in subsection (b) above:
(1) In waters where fishing in specified depths is prohibited during an open season within the management area, all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish may be possessed aboard vessels in transit with no fishing gear in the water.
(2) Other Flatfish managed under the Federal Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (as defined in subsection 1.91(a)(10) may be taken with the gear authorized under subsection 27.83(b)(4), and retained in accordance with authorized daily bag and possession limits defined in Section 27.60.
(3) During seasonal closures in management areas and in waters where fishing in specified depths is prohibited as described in subsection (b), when angling from shore (includes beaches, banks, piers, jetties, breakwaters, docks, and other man-made structures connected to the shore), all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish may be taken and retained, except lingcod may not be taken under this provision in any area during the months of January, February, March and December. All fish must be taken in accordance with authorized daily bag and possession limits defined in Section 27.60, and in accordance with established size limits. No motorized or non-motorized watercraft may be used to assist in taking or retaining fish while operating under this provision.
(4) During seasonal closures in management areas and in waters where fishing in specified depths is prohibited pursuant to subsection (b), when diving and spearfishing (as authorized in Section 28.90), all species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish may be taken and retained, except lingcod may not be taken under this provision in any area during the months of January, February, March and December. All fish must be taken in accordance with authorized daily bag and possession limits defined in Section 27.60, and in accordance with established size limits. Except for spearfishing gear, all other types of fishing gear are prohibited to be aboard the vessel or non-motorized watercraft while spearfishing for the purpose of retaining groundfish and associated species as authorized by this subsection.
(5) Leopard shark may be taken and retained in the following bays: Humboldt Bay, Drakes Estero, San Diego Bay, Bolinas Bay, Tomales Bay, Bodega Harbor, San Francisco Bay, Elkhorn Slough, Newport Bay, Alamitos Bay, and Mission Bay. All leopard shark must be taken in accordance with authorized daily bag and possession limits defined in Section 27.60.
(d) Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs).
(1) Boundaries. Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs) for recreational fisheries means waters which are 20 fathoms in depth and deeper within each of the following two areas. Area 1 is an area south of Point Conception that is bound by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
33 ° 50'N. lat., 119 ° 30'W. long.;
33 ° 50'N. lat., 118 ° 50'W. long.;
32 ° 20'N. lat., 118 ° 50'W. long.;
32 ° 20'N. lat., 119 ° 37'W. long.;
33 ° 00'N. lat., 119 ° 37'W. long.;
33 ° 00'N. lat., 119 ° 53'W. long.;
33 ° 33'N. lat., 119 ° 53'W. long.;
33 ° 33'N. lat., 119 ° 30'W. long.;
33 ° 50'N. lat., 119 ° 30'W. long.; and Area 2 is a smaller area west of San Diego that is bound by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
32 ° 42'N. lat., 118 ° 02'W. long.;
32 ° 42'N. lat., 117 ° 50'W. long.;
32 ° 36'42"N. lat., 117 ° 50'W. long.;
32 ° 30'N. lat., 117 ° 53'30"W. long.;
32 ° 30'N. lat., 118 ° 02'W. long.;
32 ° 42'N. lat., 118 ° 02'W. long.;
(2) At no time may a species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), or greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, or ocean whitefish be taken or possessed while fishing in the Cowcod Conservation Areas, except as follows:
(A) Federal groundfish that are other flatfish (as defined in subsection 1.91(a)(10)) and caught with the fishing gear authorized in subsection 27.83(b)(4) may be taken.
(B) Fishing for the following species is permitted in waters less than 20 fathoms during the open periods described in subsection (b)(5) above: nearshore rockfish (as defined in subsection 1.91(a)(1)), lingcod, cabezon, California scorpionfish, greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, ocean whitefish, and sanddabs and federal groundfish that are other flatfish (as defined in subsection 1.91(a)(10)), and caught with the fishing gear authorized in subsection 27.83(b)(4).
(3) See Section 27.83 for restrictions on fishing gear within the Cowcod Conservation Areas.
(e) Fishery closure and/or rule change: When the department determines, based on the best available scientific information, that an annual harvest limit [optimum yield (OY), recreational harvest guideline, or recreational harvest target] established in regulation by the NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service) for lingcod, rockfish, a subgroup of rockfish, cabezon, and/or California scorpionfish has been exceeded or is projected to be exceeded prior to the end of the year or that catches are less than predicted, the following rule changes may occur:
(1) The department may modify the seasons for all or part of the recreational fishery for lingcod, rockfish, a subgroup of rockfish, California scorpionfish, cabezon, greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, ocean whitefish, and/or any federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91) in all or part of a Rockfish and Lingcod Management Area, depending on the level of lingcod, rockfish, a subgroup of rockfish, cabezon, and/or California scorpionfish catch in each area, for part or all of the balance of the calendar year. Season modifications may differ by geographic location, mode of fishing, or gear utilized.
(2) The department may adjust existing bag or sub-bag limits or establish additional bag or sub-bag limits as needed for any species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91), for groups of rockfish, or for any combination of rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California scorpionfish, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish. Bag limits may differ by geographic location, time of year, mode of fishing, or gear utilized.
(3) The department may adjust existing size limits or establish additional size limits as needed for any species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, and ocean whitefish. Size limits may differ by geographic location, time of year, mode of fishing, or gear utilized.
(f) Notice of closure and/or rule change: The department shall give the public and the National Marine Fisheries Service no less than 10 days notice of any fishery closure or rule change implemented pursuant to this Section via a department news release. Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 7071 and 8586, Fish and Game Code; and 50 C.F.R. 660.

s 27.83. California Rockfish Conservation Area.
California Rockfish Conservation Area (CRCA) means the ocean waters that are closed to recreational groundfish fishing at specified times, or closed in specified depths or areas. Restrictions on the use of fishing gear in the CRCA and Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs, defined in subsection 27.82(d)) serve to minimize interaction with groundfish and associated species when fishing for non-groundfish species. Restrictions described in this Section do not apply to vessels transiting the CRCA or CCAs with no fishing gear deployed in the water.
(a) Species Restrictions. Unless specifically authorized in subsections 27.82(c) or (d), no species of federal groundfish (as defined in Section 1.91 including rockfish, cabezon, lingcod, and California scorpionfish), greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, California sheephead, or ocean whitefish may be targeted, taken, or possessed in the CRCA or CCAs.
(b) Gear restrictions. When fishing in the CRCA and CCAs, not more than one hook or more than six ounces of weight may be used on a single line, except as provided:
(1) Salmon (as defined in Section 1.73) - fishing for salmon is subject to gear restrictions specified in Sections 27.80 and 28.65.
(2) Coastal pelagic species (as defined in Section 1.39) - Up to 12 No. 2 or smaller hooks and up to 2 pounds of weight may be used when fishing for coastal pelagic species. When fishing for squid, there is no limit of the number of squid jigs that may be used on a single line. A No. 2 hook means a fishing hook with a gap between the hook point and the shank at its closest point of 7/16 inch. A squid jig means a multi-pronged barbless hook with a 2-3 inch long, 1/4 to 3/4 inch thick, sometimes brightly-colored shank commonly used to catch coastal pelagic species.
(3) Highly migratory species (as defined in Section 1.49), California halibut (Paralichthys californicus), and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) - Up to 2 hooks and up to 1 pound of weight may be used when drifting for these species.
(4) Sanddabs and federal groundfish that are other flatfish (as defined in subsection 1.91(a)(10)) - Up to 12 No. 2 or smaller hooks and up to 2 pounds of weight may be used when fishing for these species. A No. 2 hook means a fishing hook with a gap between the hook point and the shank at its closest point of 7/16 inch.
(5) An additional hook (sliding or fixed) and downriggers with up to 5 pounds of weight may be used when trolling for species other than salmon. A downrigger means a device used to deploy one or more fishing lines (via a spool, davit, main line, and terminal weight) each with a terminal hook or lure to a desired depth in the water column and that uses a clip to hold each fishing line in place until a fish takes the terminal hook or lure at which time the fishing line pulls free of the clip.
(6) When fishing in the CRCA from shore under authority of subsection 27.82(c)(3), the gear requirements of this subsection do not apply.
(c) Spearfishing (as defined in Section 1.76). When spearfishing for groundfish and associated species in the CRCA under authority of subsection 27.82(c)(4), gear requirements of that subsection apply. If spearfishing for non-groundfish species, no special gear requirements apply.


Note: Authority: Section 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202 and 215, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.85. Striped Bass.
(a) Open season: All year.
(b) Limit: Two.
(c) Minimum size:
(1) North of Pt. Conception, 18 inches total length.
(2) South of Pt. Conception, no minimum size limit.
(d) Methods of take: No striped bass may be taken while using a sinker weighing over four pounds, or while using any power driven gurdy or winch. Striped bass may only be taken by angling as defined in Section 1.05, Title 14, CCR; snagging is an illegal method of take.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202 and 205, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.90. Sturgeon.
(a) Open season: All year.
(b) Daily bag limit: One.
(c) Size limit: No fish less than 46 inches total length or greater than 72 inches total length may be taken or possessed.
(d) Methods of take: The sturgeon must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth. No sturgeon may be taken by trolling, snagging or by the use of firearms. Sturgeon may not be gaffed, nor shall any person use any type of firearm to assist in landing or killing any sturgeon.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.92. Green Sturgeon.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 220 and 240, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205 and 206, Fish and Game Code.

s 27.95. Sturgeon Closure.
Sturgeon may not be taken in the following described area between January 1 and March 15: That portion of San Francisco Bay included within the following boundaries: A direct line between Pt. Chauncy (National Marine Fisheries Laboratory) and Pt. Richmond, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and a direct line between Pt. Lobos and Pt. Bonita.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.00. Grunion, California.
May be taken June 1 through March 31.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.05. Garibaldi.
May not be taken or possessed.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.06. White Shark.
White shark may not be taken, except under permit issued by the Department pursuant to Section 1002 of the Fish and Game Code for scientific or educational purposes.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205 and 210, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 210, 1002 and 5517, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.10. Giant (Black) Sea Bass.
(a) May not be taken off California. All fish taken incidental to other fishing activity shall be immediately returned to the water where taken.
(b) Limit: Two per angler per trip when fishing south of United States-Mexico border. A valid fishing permit or license from the Mexican government constitutes proof that fish were taken legally.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219, 220, 7891 and 7923, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215-222, 7891 and 7923, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.12. Gulf Grouper and Broomtail Grouper.
May not be taken or possessed.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.15. Halibut, California.
(a) Limit: Five in waters south of a line extending due west magnetic from Point Sur, Monterey County, and three in waters north of a line extending due west magnetic from Point Sur, Monterey County.
(b) Minimum size: Twenty-two inches total length.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 209, 215 and 220, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.20. Halibut, Pacific.
(a) Season: Pacific halibut may be taken only from May 1 through September 30.
(b) Limit: One.
(c) Minimum size: Thirty-two inches total length.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210, 215 and 217.5-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.25. Barracuda, California.
Minimum size: Twenty-eight inches total length or seventeen inches alternate length.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 210, 219 and 220, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200-202, 203.1, 205-210 and 215-222, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.26. California Sheephead.
(a) Open season and areas: See Section 27.82.
(b) Limit: Five.
(c) Minimum size: 12 inches total length.
(d) Fishing rules for California sheephead may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change for this species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e) or Section 52.10. Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 7071 and 8586, Fish and Game Code.

s 28.27. Lingcod.
(a) Open Season and areas: See Section 27.82.
(b) Limit: Two.
(c) Minimum size: 24 inches total length.
(d) Method of take: Not more than two hooks and one line. For purposes of this section, a hook is a single hook, or double or treble hook with multiple points connected to a common shank.
(e) Fishing rules for lingcod may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change for this species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 220 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205 and 8586, Fish and Game Code; and 50 C.F.R. 660.

s 28.28. Cabezon.
(a) Open season and areas: See Section 27.82.
(b) Limit: One fish, within a Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex, as defined in Section 1.91) bag limit of 10 fish.
(c) Minimum size: 15 inches total length.
(d) Fishing rules for cabezon may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e) or Section 52.10. The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change for this species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 210, 7071 and 8586, Fish and Game Code; and 50 C.F.R. 660.

s 28.29. Kelp Greenling. Rock Greenling.
(a) Open season and areas: See Section 27.82.
(b) Limit: For greenlings of the genusHexagrammos, within a Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex, as defined in Section 1.91) bag limit of 10 fish, one fish.
(c) Minimum size: 12 inches total length.
(d) Fishing rules for kelp and rock greenlings may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.82(e) or Section 52.10. The department will provide a news release notifying the public 10 days in advance of a change for these species made under the authority of subsection 27.82(e). Anglers and divers are advised to check the current rules before fishing. The latest fishing rules may be found on the department's website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/, or by calling (831) 649-2801 for recorded information, or by contacting a department office.


Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 7071 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 205, 210, 7071 and 8586, Fish and Game Code; and 50 C.F.R. 660.

s 28.30. Kelp Bass, Barred Sand Bass and Spotted Sand Bass. (continued)