California Marine Protected Areas
San Elijo Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area
Important: As of December 19, 2012 new MPA regulations are in effect for
the Northern California coast from the Oregon/California border to Point Arena.
Management Area: Southern California (Pt. Conception southward)
County: San Diego
Nearest Port: San Diego
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
County: San Diego
Nearest Port: San Diego
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
Boundaries: This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within San Elijo Lagoon southeastward of a straight line between the following two points:
33° 00.980' N. lat. 117° 16.857' W. long.; and
33° 00.962' N. lat. 117° 16.850' W. long.
33° 00.980' N. lat. 117° 16.857' W. long.; and
33° 00.962' N. lat. 117° 16.850' W. long.
Recreational Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Commercial Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Other Regulations: Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the conservation area.
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (140)