2008-2009 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations

Regulations effective through February 28, 2009

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2008-2009 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations
This is the 2008-2009 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (in PDF format) that was printed and distributed in February, 2008. This bookmarked PDF file features red, bolded, italicized bookmark headings which denote sections that have changed or are new for 2008.
Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 2.2 MB

2008 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Supplement
This is the 2008 Freshwater and Ocean Fishing Supplement (in PDF format) that was printed and distributed in August, 2008. The regulations in this supplement supercede the regulations listed in the 2008-2009 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet.
Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 3.1 MB

Index for the 2008-2009 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet
Lists applicable sportfishing regulations for marine finfish by species for 2008.
Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 56 KB

2008 In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes
This page provides links to DFG press releases detailing the reasons behind in-season regulatory changes as well as a summary of changes.

California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
Up-to-date sport fishing regulations online - just click on the map to see regulations for your area.

Summary of Recreational Bottom Fishing Regulations for 2008

 

Illustrations and Additional Information Demonstration Video: New Abalone Regulations for 2008 This video shows abalone sport divers and rock pickers how to comply with new abalone regulations that will become effective April 2008. Regulations Booklet Cover Image Fish Identification Illustrations Identification guide featuring common nearshore fishes. Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 1.6 MB Canary Rockfish and Yelloweye Rockfish Identification Flyer A one-page printable flyer that shows how to distinguish between canary rockfish and vermilion rockfish, and how to identify adult and juvenile yelloweye rockfish Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 615 KB Map of Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas Measurement Methods for Finfish and Invertebrates Requires Adobe Reader, File Size 456 KB Cowcod Conservation Areas

California Fishing Passport A new fishing incentive and recognition program to highlight and promote fishing throughout the state. Pick up your free copy of the California Fishing Passport book listing 150 different popular fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. Try to catch one of every species listed, and you will receive stamps in your passport book documenting each achievement.

 

Tips for Viewing the Online Booklet

The 2008-2009 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations has bookmarks embedded in it to help the user navigate between sections of the booklet. Set your Adobe Reader plug-in to display "Bookmarks and Pages" by clicking the appropriate button on the Adobe Reader tool bar. With this setting you can click on the bookmarks and go to the related page of the booklet.

With the Adobe Reader plug-in set to Bookmarks and Pages, your display should look like the inset to the right. Click on one of the bookmark topics in the left column to take you to that part of the booklet.