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White Seabass Regulations in California 2026

California white seabass 2026 open seasons vary by 16 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 3/day and 28 inches total length min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from CDFW.

CDFWOfficial source

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Rules (33)

California statewideOpen
Status
Open
Daily bag
3
Min size
28 inches total length
Open all year.
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Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation AreaOpen
Status
Permitted
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area3Open
Status
Permitted
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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Blue Cavern Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
Status
Permitted
Gear
Spearfishing
white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed
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Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
Status
Permitted
Gear
Spearfishing
white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed.
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Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
Status
Permitted
Gear
Spearfishing
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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MontereyOpen year-round
Season opens
Jan 1
Season closes
Dec 31
Daily bag
3 fish
Possession
3 fish
remains open year-round The daily bag and possession limit is three fish except that only one fis
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Monterey County
Season opens
Jan 1
Daily bag
3 fish
recreational fishery remains open year-round daily bag and possession limit is three fish except that only one fis[h]
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Naples State Marine Conservation AreaOpen
Status
Permitted
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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Ocean Waters
Daily bag
3 fish
Possession
3 fish
Min size
20 inches alternate length
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Pigeon Point To Point Conception
Daily bag
3 fish
Possession
3 fish
Min size
20 inches alternate length
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Point Conception To U.s.-Mexico Border
Daily bag
3 fish
Possession
3 fish
Min size
20 inches alternate length
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Point Dume State Marine Conservation Area3Open
Status
Permitted
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area3Open
Status
Permitted
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of white seabass is allowed.
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Waters South Of Point Conception
Daily bag
1 fish
Possession
1 fish
between March 15 and June 15
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Waters South Of Pt. Conception
Daily bag
1 fish
between March 15 and June 15
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Waters South Of Pt. Conception Between
Daily bag
1 fish
except that only 1 fish may be taken; June 15
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Other California fish regulations

Other regulated species in California with current rule pages — same CDFW source, same verification cadence.

Also known as

White Seabass is also called white sea bass. 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 White Seabass season in California?

White Seabass season in California runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 per CDFW.

What is the size limit for White Seabass in California?

Minimum size for White Seabass in California is 20 inches alternate length in Ocean Waters, per CDFW. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for White Seabass in California?

Daily bag limit for White Seabass in California is 3 fish in Monterey, per CDFW.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with CDFW before keeping a catch.

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