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Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Northern California, Southern California, Central California
Minimum Size
Total Length: 15"
Limit
10 / day | 10 possessed , in any combination of species of Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex (RCG complex, as defined in Section 1.91), except as provided below.
(1) The limit on bronzespotted rockfish, cowcod, and yelloweye rockfish is zero. These
species shall not be taken or possessed as part of the RCG limit.
(2) The limit on vermilion rockfish is four fish, within the RCG bag limit.
(3) The limit on quillback rockfish is one fish, within the RCG bag limit.
(4) The limit on copper rockfish is one fish, within the RCG bag limit.
(5) In the Cowcod Conservation Areas (see Section 27.50), the limit on slope rockfish, as
defined in subsection 1.91(a)(4), is zero. These species shall not be taken or possessed as
part of the RCG limit in the Cowcod Conservation Areas.
Season
Open Yearly
Special Notes
Exempt from boat-based angler time table when spearfishing (27.20). No filleting aboard vessel allowed.
Toxicity
OEHHA Advisory (Refer to link):
Statewide Advisory for Eating Fish from California Coastal Locations without Site-Specific Advice
Roe is toxic to humans.
Reference:
Image: Photo courtesy Vicky Okimura (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
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