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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.

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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 .

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