California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 4 - Ocean Fishing
Article 1 - Ocean and San Francisco Bay District
Fin Fish-Minimum Size Limits, Bag and Possession Limits and Seasons
Section 28.27 - Lingcod
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Open areas, seasons, and depth restrictions: See Section 27.20 through Section 27.50 for definitions, special closure areas, and exceptions. Take or possession is authorized as follows:
(b) Limit: Two.
(c) Minimum size: 22 inches total length. See subsection 27.65(b) for fillet size limit.
(d) Method of take: When angling, gear is restricted to not more than two hooks and one line. For purposes of this section, a hook is a single hook, or double or treble hook with multiple points connected to a common shank. See subsection 27.20(b)(2) for descending device regulations.
(e) Fishing rules for lingcod may be changed during the year or in-season by the department under the authority of subsection 27.20(e). See subsection 27.20(f) for additional information.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265, 275, 702 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 1802, Fish and Game Code; and 50 CFR Part 660, Subpart G, Sections 660.350, 660.351, 660.352 and 660.360.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 205, 265, 275, 702 and 8587.1, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 200, 205, 265 and 1802, Fish and Game Code; 50 CFR Part 660, Subpart G; and 14 CCR 27.20.
