Cabezon (Marine Areas 1-4) regulations
Washington · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Washington saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
speciesBASICA large sculpin native to the Pacific coast of North America — the only known member of its genus, whose name translates literally as "scorpion fish."
HABITAT
Rocky, muddy, and sandy bottoms and kelp beds from Sitka, Alaska, to Baja California, 0–200 m.
SIZE
up to 99 cm (3 ft 3 in) and 14 kg (31 lb)
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Cabezon (Marine Areas 1-4) identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Washington.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 1 per angler per day; included in the 9-bottomfish aggregate.
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Mar 14, 2026 through Oct 17, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Coastal Marine Areas 1-4 west of the Marine Area 4 Bonilla-Tatoosh boundary; no minimum size restriction stated.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, “Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14” (2026).
UPDATED March 5, 2026 · CHECKED Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
WDFW fishing regulations ↗The WDFW page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations and emergency rules are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Washington (7)
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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.