California regulations
Rockfish Regulations in California 2026
California rockfish regulations in 2026: 10 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from CDFW.
Rules (15)
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 10 fish
- Gear
- Not More Than Two Hooks And One Line
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Prohibited
- Status
- Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
Other California fish regulations
Other regulated species in California with current rule pages — same CDFW source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)850 rules
- Salmon (Chinook, Coho, Pink)204 rules
- Steelhead148 rules
- Dungeness Crab55 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)35 rules
- White Seabass33 rules
- California Halibut24 rules
- White Sturgeon18 rules
- Spiny Lobster16 rules
- Lingcod11 rules
- Yellowtail7 rules
- Smallmouth Bass5 rules
- Largemouth Bass2 rules
Also known as
Rockfish is also called Vermilion Rockfish, Black Rockfish, Yelloweye Rockfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in California.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rockfish season in California?
Rockfish season in California is set by CDFW. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Rockfish in California?
California does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Rockfish. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Rockfish in California?
Daily bag limit for Rockfish in California is 10 fish in All, per CDFW.
Official sources cited
- https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=239985&inline
- https://wildlife.ca.gov
- https://www.eregulations.com/california/fishing