A crab trap restriction was implemented in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 (Pigeon Point to Point Conception, 34°27' N Latitude) on March 27, 2026. CDFW reminds recreational crabbers that take of Dungeness crab by other methods (including hoop nets and crab snares) is allowed through...
“The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is incredibly encouraged to see our public and private collaborative efforts pay off, allowing us to expand opportunities for California’s dedicated angling community while maintaining a steadfast commitment to long-term population recovery,” said CDFW...
"The anticipation of the first fish of the morning always creates a high level of intensity. On my first cast towards the flat, it took just a few cranks of the reel before I felt a fish smack my swimbait, but...
CCA CAL partners with HSWRI by providing insurance for the grow-out pens for the white seabass hatchery program and the pens are operated by CCA CAL members and volunteers. Today there are 13 grow-out pens along the Southern California coast, from...
