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January 13, 2026
Updated Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Guide Now Available
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has updated its California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations guide (PDF), and encourages anglers and all outdoor enthusiasts coastwide to download and review the January 13, 2026 version.
The updated guide is now available on the CDFW Fishing Regulations web page, in the CDFW License App, and on the CDFW Marine Region's comprehensive Ocean Sport Fishing web page.
Regulation changes and updates include the following:
- Regulations governing the use of hoop nets north of Pt. Arguello, Santa Barbara County have been updated in the section titled "Gear Restrictions for Recreational Take of Saltwater Crustaceans" (see CCR T14 §29.80)
- Free Fishing Days information, website links, and various other items have been updated for the New Year.
To quickly check for open seasons, size limits, and bag/possession limits for popular California fish and shellfish, go to the regulation summary tables beginning on page 44 in the guide.
Sign up for the CDFW Marine Region News Service to receive notification of future updates to the Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations guide.
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