New Groundfish Regulations

[kirkdavis]

I was talking about the near shore because that is my kayak stomping grounds. we now have only five and a half months near shore to be able to keep rockfish.

[daperrin]

I didn't realize we couldn't fish for rock cod until April 1. I was thinking of heading out this weekend

And we use to be able to fish until Dec 31st I thought. What a bummer.

[FoodGeekFish]

Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I was talking about the near shore because that is my kayak stomping grounds. we now have only five and a half months near shore to be able to keep rockfish.

Ah, I see where I misinterpreted your statement, Kirk. I took it as suggesting that all rockfish harvesting was sub 300', and only March-September.

[AlwaysFishing]

And don't forget some species are no take from Sept 16th - Dec 31st. Copper, Treefish, and Cabezon for example.

[AlwaysFishing]

Mapped out the 50 Fathom Curve for Redondo beach canyon. Be sure to be seaward of the yellow line from Sept 16th to Dec 31.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

Mapped out the 50 Fathom Curve for Redondo beach canyon. Be sure to be seaward of the yellow line from Sept 16th to Dec 31.

That bottom terrain looks interesting, where can one launch from there? Boat or kayak.

[AlwaysFishing]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

That bottom terrain looks interesting, where can one launch from there? Boat or kayak.

The hand launch dock by the old pier is being repair. Hopefully it will be completed by RF season opener. If not, you can launch from the dock at the the boat hoist (south end of the parking lot) but you would need help carrying your kayak down the narrow ramp. There is no boat ramp so the only option for boat is the hoist. They charge based on the length of your boat. They can also hoist your kayak down too and it's $18 but you get a 12 hour parking voucher for $4. Hope that help.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

The hand launch dock by the old pier is being repair. Hopefully it will be completed by RF season opener. If not, you can launch from the dock at the the boat hoist (south end of the parking lot) but you would need help carrying your kayak down the narrow ramp. There is no boat ramp so the only option for boat is the hoist. They charge based on the length of your boat. They can also hoist your kayak down too and it's $18 but you get a 12 hour parking voucher for $4. Hope that help.

It does, thanks.