California Marine Protected Areas
Redwood Shores State Marine Park
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: Northern California (Pigeon Pt. northward)
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.
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (62)