California Marine Protected Areas
Redwood Shores State Marine Park
Important: As of March 1, 2016 new MPA regulations are in effect.
Management Area: San Francisco Bay
County: San Mateo
Nearest Port: San Francisco
Regulations in Effect Since: 1976
County: San Mateo
Nearest Port: San Francisco
Regulations in Effect Since: 1976
Boundaries: This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve.
Recreational Fishing
Allowed Species: Finfish by hook-and-line only
Prohibited Species: All marine aquatic plants
Allowed Species: Finfish by hook-and-line only
Prohibited Species: All marine aquatic plants
Commercial Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Other Regulations: Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched or operated within the park.
It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource for recreational purposes, except for those listed above. Commercial use is not permitted.
It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource for recreational purposes, except for those listed above. Commercial use is not permitted.
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (62)