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Catalina Island Fishing Regulations 2026
Catalina Island fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 43 current rules from CDFW. Anglers target yellowtail, calico bass.
Rules (43)
CDFW regulates 43 rules across 11 species at this water.
Yellowtail
Ocean
- Min size
- 24"
Twenty-four inches fork length except that: Five fish less than twenty-four inches fork length
Point Conception To U.s.-Mexico BorderOpen
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 10 fish
open year-round
Southern
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Min size
- 24"
California statewide
- Daily bag
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 24 inches fork length
Five fish less than twenty-four inches fork length may be taken or possessed.
Pelagic Finfish
Blue Cavern Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
The recreational take of pelagic finfish5[subsection 632(a)(3)], by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], is allowed
Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
The recreational take by spearfishing [Section 1.76] of pelagic finfish5[subsection 632(a)(3)] is allowed.
Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
The recreational take of pelagic finfish5[subsection 632(a)(3)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed.
White Seabass
Blue Cavern Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed
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.
Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed.
All Species
Long Point State Marine Reserve (Catalina Island)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource.
Blue Cavern Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource.
Casino Point State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Feeding of fish for marine life viewing is allowed.
Lover’s Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
The recreational take by hook and line from the Cabrillo Mole is allowed.
Arrow Point To Lion Head Point State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
All recreational take is allowed in accordance with current regulations
Market Squid
Blue Cavern Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] is allowed
Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] is allowed.
Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] is allowed.
Cat Harbor State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
market squid by hookand-line is allowed.
Marlin
Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Trolling
marlin by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Trolling
marlin by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
Tunas
Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Trolling
tunas by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Trolling
tunas by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed.
Finfish
Cat Harbor State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Spearfishing
The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed.
Spiny Lobster
Cat Harbor State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
spiny lobster is allowed.
Sea Urchin
Cat Harbor State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Open
- Status
- Permitted
sea urchin is allowed.
Invertebrates
Arrow Point To Lion Head Point State Marine Conservation Area (Catalina Island)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
the recreational take of invertebrates is prohibited.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Catalina Island?
CDFW regulates fishing on Catalina Island.
What species can I target on Catalina Island?
Catalina Island is best known for yellowtail, calico bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against CDFW on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .