CDFW 20 & 50 Fathom Lines

UPDATE: The 2024 FGC approved recreational season has cleared the OAL (California Office of Administrative Law to be official) on 4/19/2024, and 2024 regulations are now in effect.

🟥 20 Fathom Line & 🟨 50 Fathom Line

Source: CDFW

New legal requirements require you to have a descending device on board at all times.

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This practice is essential in areas with strict regulations, supporting ecosystem balance and encouraging responsible fishing aligned with marine conservation efforts.

Source: CDFW

UPDATE: The 2024 FGC approved recreational season has cleared the OAL (California Office of Administrative Law to be official) on 4/19/2024, and 2024 regulations are now in effect.

5/1/2024 First 20 fathom line update
4/19/2024, 2024 Regulations Officially In Effect
April 2024 Update (Pt 2)
April 2024 Update