Calibrated for one kayak — not general advice.

What this means

Thresholds and decision logic are calibrated for a specific boat type, layering system, and skill level — not transferable defaults for any other boat, gear, or experience level.

This is not:

a general-purpose fishing decision tool
calibrated for any boat other than a specific 14-foot pedal kayak
calibrated for any immersion-protection system other than a specific semi-dry layering setup
calibrated for anyone with significantly more or materially less ocean kayak fishing experience
a substitute for USCG bar advisories (707-839-6113 or VHF Channel 22A)
a substitute for CDFW salmon hotline status (707-576-3429)
a substitute for on-the-water judgment at the launch ramp

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What can I keep?

Rockfish (Northern Mgmt Area)

Season: OPEN

SIZE No minimum size

KEEP 10 / day fish · RCG aggregate (rockfish/cabezon/greenling complex)

SUB-LIMIT copper rockfish: 1 / day

SUB-LIMIT vermilion + sunset rockfish: 4 / day (Northern Mgmt Area only — 2 in all other CA areas)

SUB-LIMIT canary rockfish: 2 / day

RELEASE bronzespotted rockfish; cowcod; quillback rockfish; yelloweye rockfish

LICENSE CDFW Sport Fishing License

ALSO Descender device required on board (CCR T-14 §27.20(b)(2))

ALSO Fillets: no minimum length, entire skin attached

Current · updated 2026-07-13 · verify at CDFW ↗