2024 California Groundfish Open Dates Break Down March 14, 2024 13:23
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Groundfish-Summary
Northern Groundfish Management Area
The Northern Groundfish Management Area means ocean waters between 42°00’ N. lat. (the Oregon/California border) and 40°10’ N. lat. (near Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County).
Mendocino Groundfish Management Area
The Mendocino Groundfish Management Area means ocean waters between 40°10’ N. lat. (near Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County) and 38°57.50’ N. lat. (at Point Arena).
San Francisco Groundfish Management
The San Francisco Groundfish Management Area means ocean waters between 38°57.50’ N. lat. (at Point Arena, Mendocino County) and 37°11’ N. lat. (at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County).
Central Groundfish Management Area
The Central Groundfish Management Area means ocean waters between 37°11’ N. lat. (at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County) and 34°27’ N. lat (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County).
Southern Groundfish Management Area
The Southern Groundfish Management Area means ocean waters between 34°27’ N. lat. (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County) and the U.S./Mexico border.
