California Marine Protected Areas
Morro Bay State Marine Reserve
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: Central California (Pigeon Pt. to Pt. Conception)
County: San Luis Obispo
Nearest Port: Morro Bay
Regulations in Effect Since: 2007
County: San Luis Obispo
Nearest Port: Morro Bay
Regulations in Effect Since: 2007
Boundaries: This area includes the area below mean high tide line within Morro Bay east of longitude 120° 50.34' W.
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
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (92)