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San Diego Bay Fishing Regulations 2026
San Diego Bay fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 25 current rules from CDFW. Anglers target spotted bay bass, halibut.
Rules (25)
CDFW regulates 25 rules across 2 species at this water.
California Halibut
All
- Min size
- 22 inches total length
Central
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
North Of Point Sur, Monterey CountyOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 22 inches total length
open year-round
North Of Pt. Sur, Monterey County
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Northern
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Ocean
- Min size
- 16.75"
must be a minimum of 16 and three-quarter inches in length and shall bear the entire skin intact
Ocean Finfish
- Min size
- 22 in. total length
Pigeon Point To Point ConceptionOpen
- Status
- Open
- Min size
- 22 inches total length
remains open year-round
Point Conception To U.s.-Mexico BorderOpen
- Status
- Open
- Min size
- 22 inches total length
open year-round
Sf Bay
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
South Of Point Sur, Monterey County
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Possession
- 5 fish
South Of Pt. Sur, Monterey County
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
Southern
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Waters North Of A Line Extending Due West Magnetic From Point Sur, Monterey County
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
Waters South Of A Line Extending Due West Magnetic From Point Sur, Monterey County
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Possession
- 5 fish
California statewide
- Min size
- 22"
All Species
San Diego BayOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Public Health Advisory
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on San Diego Bay?
CDFW regulates fishing on San Diego Bay.
What species can I target on San Diego Bay?
San Diego Bay is best known for spotted bay bass, halibut. 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 .