VOL . 41 • ISS . 1 January 14 , 2021
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BAG LIMITS CONTINUED FROM PG 32
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• A new statewide sub-bag limit for quillback rockfish ( S . maliger ) of one fish
• A new statewide sub-bag limit for copper rockfish ( S . caurinus ) of one fish
The RCG complex has a daily 10-fish bag and possession aggregate limit , meaning that each angler ’ s catch can be composed of any combination of rockfish , cabezon or greenling , as long as total catch remains at or below 10 fish , according to the CDFW . Sub-bag limits within the RCG bag limit are implemented when harvest guidelines cannot accommodate the 10-fish bag limit being composed of a single species . “ New stock assessments conducted in 2021 for quillback and copper rockfish suggest severe population declines for these two species . Also , unsustainably high catches of vermilion rockfish have occurred each year since 2015 ,” said CDFW Environmental Program Manager Marci Yaremko . “ For these reasons , new federal regulations were needed to implement reduced sport bag limits for these three species in 2022 .” “ Despite these changes , there are still numerous opportunities to catch other groundfish species with healthy populations in 2022 when seasons are open ,” the CDFW stated . Anglers are reminded that when rockfish or any other species subject to barotrauma are released , use of a descending device is encouraged to return the fish to the bottom . Please visit CDFW ’ s Rockfish Barotrauma page for more information . In an effort to better assist anglers with identifying rockfish species while fishing , the CDFW said it is preparing new informational flyers to distinguish copper and quillback rockfish from similar-looking species , such as gopher and canary rockfish . The flyers will be available soon on CDFW ’ s Fish and Shellfish Identification page and the Marine Region Groundfish page . Anglers should check CDFW ’ s website for the current regulations before fishing for groundfish , which include rockfish , lingcod and other species as defined in the California Code of Regulations , Title 14 , section 1.91 , as changes can occur in-season . Though the boat-based groundfish fishery is closed statewide as of Jan . 1 , the fishery is open year-round for shore-based angling and spearfishing . The boat-based recreational groundfish fishery season dates and depth limits are expected to be the same as in 2021 and are as follows :
• In the Northern Management Area ( the Oregon / California state line to near Cape Mendocino ) and the Mendocino Management Area ( near Cape Mendocino to Point Arena ) from May 1 through Oct . 31 , take is prohibited seaward of the 30 fathom ( 180 feet ) Rockfish Conservation Area ( RCA ) boundary line . From Nov . 1 through Dec . 31 , groundfish may be taken at any depth in these two areas .
• In the San Francisco Management Area ( Point Arena to Pigeon Point ) and the Central Management Area ( Pigeon Point to Point Conception ) from April 1 through Dec . 31 , take is prohibited seaward of the 50 fathom ( 300 feet ) RCA boundary line .
• In the Southern Management Area ( Point Conception to the U . S ./ Mexico border ) from March 1 through Dec . 31 take is prohibited seaward of the 100 fathom ( 600 feet ) RCA boundary line .
• In all Groundfish Management Areas , the RCA boundary line for
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the established depth constraint is the series of connected waypoints defined in the Code of Federal Regulations , Title 50 , Part 660 , Subpart C . For more information on the new 2022 recreational rockfish sub-bag limits and to stay informed of in-season changes , please call the
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