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White Seabass regulations

California · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected California ocean-sport reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCECDFW ocean sport fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JULY 17, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The CDFW page is an informational summary; the California Code of Regulations (Title 14) and emergency orders are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
White Seabass[confirmed] Open all year. Minimum is 28 inches total length or 21.5 inches alternate length. The 1-fish exception applies south of Point Conception from March 15 through June 15.Listed open3 fish, except only 1 fish may be taken in waters south of Point Conception between March 15 and June 15.28"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
3 fish, except only 1 fish may be taken in waters south of Point Conception between March 15 and June 15.
LISTED MIN SIZE
28 inches
APPLICABILITY
[confirmed] Open all year. Minimum is 28 inches total length or 21.5 inches alternate length. The 1-fish exception applies south of Point Conception from March 15 through June 15.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2026 California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet, T14 CCR §28.35 (last updated July 17, 2026)

UPDATED July 17, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

CDFW ocean sport fishing regulations ↗

The CDFW page is an informational summary; the California Code of Regulations (Title 14) and emergency orders are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.