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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project

Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and

Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)

Subregion 1: Government Point to Rincon Point

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Richardson RockSMR Harris Point

SMR Carrington PointSMR Anacapa Island

SMCAPainted Cave

SMCAScorpion

SMR

Point ConceptionSMR

RefugioSMCA Naples

SMCA HeloSMR

Carpinteria Salt MarshSMR

Devereux LagoonSMR

Goleta SloughSMR

Santa BarbaraCarpinteria

Lompoc

Santa Ynez R iver

Santa Cr u z Cr eekMono Cree k

Santa Ynez Ri ver

Santa Ynez River

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

Subregion 7 - Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands

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Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary

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Devereux LagoonSMR

Richardson RockSMR

Harris PointSMR

Carrington PointSMR Anacapa Island

SMCAPainted Cave

SMCA ScorpionSMR

Coal Oil PointSMR

Goleta SloughSMR

Point ConceptionSMR


Lompoc

Santa Cruz CreekMono Creek

Santa Ynez River

Santa Ynez Rive r

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

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Point Conception/HumqaqSMR

Coal Oil PointSMR


SMR Carrington PointSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

Painted CaveSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Goleta SloughSMR Carpinteria Estuary

SMR


Lompoc

Santa Ynez R iver


Santa Ynez River

Santa Ynez Rive r

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal

Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal

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Anacapa IslandSMCA

Painted CaveSMCA Scorpion

SMR


Coal Oil PointSMR

Goleta SloughSMR

Carpinteria EstuarySMR


Lompoc

Santa Ynez R iver


Santa Ynez River

Santa Ynez Rive r

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.

Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB

California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative

For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap


California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group

File Revised June 25, 2009

MPA Name(Level of

Protection)Proposed Regulations

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MPA Name(Level of


MPA Name(Level of


Point Conception / Humqaq SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Point Conception / Humqaq SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Point Conception SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Point Conception SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited

Refugio SMCA (low)

All commercial take is prohibited except urchin (diving) and Sea cucumber (diving).All recreational take is prohibited except Kelp bass (spear), Barred sand bass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), Pacific bonito (spear), White seabass (spear), Halibut (spear), Clams (hand), Mussels (hand), Lobster (diving), Urchin (diving), and shore fishing (hook and line).

Naples SMCA (moderate high)

All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear) and catch and release (hook and line surface gear),using single barbless hooks and artificial lures at all depth.

Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied. Only as permitted by the California Department of Fish and Game collecting permit program on a case by case basis.

Helo SMR (very high)


Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied. Regulations would be designed to allow for research activities and permiting in conjunction with the University of California system.

Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)


Goleta Slough SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Goleta Slough SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Goleta Slough SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied. Other Restrictions: boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.



Carpinteria Estuary SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Carpinteria Estuary SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Carpinteria Salt Marsh SMR (very high)


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Richardson RockSMR

Harris PointSMR Carrington Point

SMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

Painted CaveSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Campus PointSMR

Goleta SloughSMR

Point ConceptionSMR


Lompoc

Santa Cr u z Cr ee kMono Cree k

Santa Ynez Ri ver

Santa Ynez River

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

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Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary

Richardson RockSMR


SMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

Painted CaveSMCA

ScorpionSMR

GoletaSMCA

Devereux LagoonSMR

GoletaSMR

Goleta SloughSMP


Lompoc

Santa Ynez R iver


Santa Ynez Ri ver

Santa Ynez River

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

Revised External Proposal A Revised External Proposal B

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RichardsonRockSMR Harris

PointSMR

CarringtonPointSMR

PaintedCave

SMCAScorpion

SMR AnacapaIslandSMCA

RefugioSMCA

GoletaSloughSMP


Lompoc

Santa Ynez R iver


Santa Ynez Ri ver

Santa Ynez River

Goleta Point

Point Conception

Rincon Point

This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.

Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)

Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB



Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)

California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group

File Revised July 15, 2009

MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name

(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations

Point Conception SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Some exemption language for DoD activities may be required for this MPA similar to Vandenberg.

Refugio SMCA (low) Prohibits all recreational take except for chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, and finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except for algae (except giant kelp and bull kelp); crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, worms, and finfish.

Campus Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)



All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.

Goleta Slough SMP (moderate low)

All recreational take is prohibited except for hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants.All commercial take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, anddiving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.

Goleta Slough SMP (Low)

Prohibits all recreational take except for hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants. Prohibits all commercial take.Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.

Goleta SMCA (high) All recreational take is prohibited, except coastal pelagic finfish (dipnet). All commercial take is prohibited, except Coastal pelagic finfish (Pelagic seine).

Goleta SMR (very high)


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Subregion 2: Rincon Point to Point Dume

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FootprintSMR

Anacapa IslandSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Point DumeSMCA

Point DumeSMR

Deer CreekSMCA Sequit

SMCA

Santa Clara RivermouthSMCA


Magu/ Muwu LagoonSMRMA

Ventura River MouthSMCA

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

Mira Monte

Malibu

Ventu ra River

Ma lib u Creek

A r royo Sim i

San ta C lar a River

Point Dume

Point Hueneme

Point Mugu

Rincon Point


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FootprintSMR

Anacapa IslandSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Point Mugu EstuarySMRMA

Point DumeSMCA

LechuzaSMR

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

Mira Monte

Malibu

Ca llegu

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Ventura R iver

Malibu C reek

Arroyo Las Posas

Arroyo Simi

Santa C la ra River

Point Dume

Point Hueneme

Point Mugu

Rincon Point

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SMRAnacapa Island

SMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Point DumeSMR


Mugu LagoonSMRMA

Malibu Creek Estuary

SMR

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

Mira Monte

Malibu

Ca llegu

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Ventura R iver

Malibu C reek

Arroyo Las Posas

Arroyo Simi

Santa C la ra River

Point Dume

Point Hueneme

Point Mugu

Rincon Point



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Anacapa IslandSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

MalibuSMR

Big Sycamore CanyonSMR


Mugu LagoonSMRMA

Malibu Creek EstuarySMR

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

Mira Monte

Malibu

Ventura R iver

Malibu C reek

Arroyo Las Posas

Arroyo Simi

Santa C la ra River

Point Dume

Point Hueneme

Point Mugu

Rincon Point








MPA Name(Level of


MPA Name(Level of


MPA Name(Level of


MPA Name(Level of


Ventura River Mouth SMCA (high)

All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection.

Santa Clara Rivermouth SMCA (high)


Mugu Lagoon SMRMA (very high)

All commercial and recreational take is prohibited except current allowed waterfowl hunting.


All commercial and recreational take is prohibited except current allowed waterfowl hunting.

Point Mugu Estuary SMRMA (very high)

No take is allowed, except for waterfowl hunting.

Magu/ Muwu Lagoon SMRMA (high)

All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection. Regulated Water Fowl hunting is allowed.

Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Deer Creek SMCA (moderate high)

All commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (Pelagic seine) and Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (spear), White Seabass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), Halibut (spear), and Market squid (dip net).

Lachusa SMCA (high)

All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (dip net), jumbo squid (hook and line), market squid (dip net). All commercial take is prohibited except market squid (pelagic seine), swordfish (harpoon) and coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). Motorized craft shall not be used to take any of the allowed species.

Lechuza SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Sequit SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Lobster (trap), Urchin (diving), and Giant kelp (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Grunion (hand harvest), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), Sheephead (hook and line and spear), Spotted sand bass (hook and line), Lobster (diving), Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear and hook and line), White seabass (spear and hook and line), Cabezon (spear and hook and line), Clams (hand harvest), Halibut (spear and hook and line), Lingcod (spear and hook and line), Rockfish (spear and hook and line), Shore fishing (hook and line) and Swordfish (harpoon).

Point Dume SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Point Dume SMCA (high)

Prohibits all commercial take except for Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (by pelagic seine), market squid (by pelagic seine) and swordfish (by harpoon).Prohibits all recreational take except for Pacific bonito (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (by dip net), market squid (by dip net), and swordfish (by harpoon).

Point Dume SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited.

Point Dume SMR (very high)


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Anacapa IslandSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

MalibuSMR


Deer CreekSMCA

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

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MalibuC a

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Point Dume

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FootprintSMR

Anacapa IslandSMR

Anacapa IslandSMCA

ScorpionSMR

Mugu LagoonSMRMA

GoletaSMCA

Big SycamoreSMR

Big SycamoreSMP

Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

Mira Monte

Malibu

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Ventu ra River

Mal ibu Cr eek


Santa Cla ra R iver

Point Dume

Point Hueneme

Point Mugu

Rincon Point


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IslandSMCA

AnacapaIslandSMRFootprint

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BigSycamoreCanyon

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Simi Valley

Thousand Oaks


Oxnard

Port Hueneme

Ventura

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Malibu

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All recreational and commercial take is prohibited.

Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Big Sycamore SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)

No take. Swimming, wading, diving, or using any diving equipment are prohibited (exceptions apply). Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, firearms, public entry, pesticides/herbicides, litter, aircraft pets and scientific collection.

Deer Creek SMCA (high)

Commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine) and market squid (pelagic seine). Recreational take is prohibited in this area.

Big Sycamore SMP (high)

All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear), Pacific bonito (spear), and Whit seabass (spear).

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Point FerminSMP

Palos VerdesSMR

LagunaSMR

Bolsa ChicaSMP

Point DumeSMCA

Point DumeSMR

Crystal CoveSMCA

SequitSMCA

Blue CavernSMR

Catalina IsthmusSMCA

Upper Newport BaySMP

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach

Palos Verdes Estates

Newport Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

Los Angeles

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Laguna NorthSMCA

Bolsa ChicaSMP

Point DumeSMCA

LechuzaSMR

Point VicenteSMR

Arrow Point-Lion's Head

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Long PointSMCA

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

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LachusaSMCA

Point DumeSMR

Laguna BeachSMR

Newport BeachSMCA

Palos VerdesSMR

Bolsa ChicaSMP


Blue CavernSMCA

Malibu Creek Estuary

SMR

Point FerminSMP

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

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MalibuSMR

Point VicenteSMR

Abalone CoveSMCA Point Fermin

SMP

Malibu Creek EstuarySMR

Bolsa ChicaSMP


Blue CavernSMCA

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

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MPA Name(Level of


Malibu Creek Estuary SMR (very

All take is prohibited Malibu Creek Estuary SMR (very


Malibu SMR (very high)


Palos Verdes SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Point Vicente SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.

Point Vicente SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Palos Verdes SMR (very high)


Abalone Cove SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except for CPS purse seine and squid (seine). Allows Pelagic finfish (spearfishing), bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing).

Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited. All recreational take is prohibited except finfish and lobster (hoop net, diving).


All recreational take is prohibited except finfish and lobster (hoop net, diving).


Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda, California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.


All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, hand or spear), and Lobster (hand harvest). Recreational take of finfish by hook and line or spear, and lobster by hand harvest only.

Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)

Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.


Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.


Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Other Restrictions: Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.


All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited, except hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.


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MalibuSMR

Portuguese BendSMCA

LagunaSMR

Crystal CoveSMCA

Deer CreekSMCA

Bolsa ChicaSMP

Point VicenteSMR

Bird RockSMCA

Point FerminSMP

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

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Portuguese BendSMCA

Palos VerdesSMCA

Big SycamoreSMP

Bolsa ChicaSMP


Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


Newport Beach

Huntington Beach

Malibu

Los Angeles

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BigSycamoreCanyon

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AbaloneCoveSMP

PointFerminSMP

BolsaChicaSMP

CatalinaMarineScienceCenterSMR

UpperNewport

BaySMP

Robert E. BadhamSMCA

IrvineCoastSMCA

HeislerParkSMR

Inglewood

Long Beach

Anaheim

Fullerton

Orange

Pomona

Santa Ana

Irvine

Santa Monica

Hermosa Beach


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Laguna Beach

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Malibu SMR (very high)


Point Vicente SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.

Palos Verdes SMCA (moderate high)

All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line and spear), White seabass (hook and line and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip netand Jumbo squid (hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine).Note: use of hook and line surface gear only

Portuguese Bend SMCA (high)

Commericial take is prohibted, except Pacific bonito, Coastal pelagic finfish, and Market squid (all by Pelagic seine)Recreational take is prohibited in this area. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.

Portuguese Bend SMCA (high)

Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spearfishing)Pacific bonito (spearfishing), White seabass (spearfishing), and Coastal pelagic finfish (Dip net).

Abalone Cove SMP (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except for finfish by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.


Prohibits all recreational take except finfish and lobster only.Prohibits all commercial take.

Point Fermin SMP (very high)

Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster by dive or hoopnet and finfish by hook and line or spearProhibits all commercial take


Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.


Prohibts all recreation take, except for Shore-based fishing by hooand line only. Prohibits all commercial take. Extractive activities are limited to designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Entry times and accessible areas are controlled by the managing entity. Limited management activities are consistent with current regulations.


Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except therecreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activites.

Bolsa Chica SMP (low)

Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except therecreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay.Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activites.

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Crystal CoveSMCA

Dana PointSMCA

Three Arch BaySMCA

Doheny BeachSMCA

Blue CavernSMR

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Bolsa ChicaSMP


Batiquitos LagoonSMR

Long PointSMR

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Long PointSMCA

Lovers CoveSMCA

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Oceanside

Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

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Carlsbad

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SoLag DanaSMCA

Newport BeachSMCA


Bolsa ChicaSMP

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Blue CavernSMCA

Dana PointSMR

Escondido

Irvine

Oceanside

Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

San Clemente

Carlsbad

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Dana PointSMR

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Laguna Beach

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Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)

Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.


Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.


Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp. Prohibits all commercial take. Other Restrictions: Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.


Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.

Newport Beach SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line, spearfishing), white seabass (hook and line, spearfishing), halibut (hook and line, spearfishing) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.

Newport Beach SMCA 1 (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line, spearfishing), white seabass (hook and line, spearfishing), halibut (hook and line, spearfishing) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.

Laguna North SMCA (moderate low)

Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:A) Recreational:1) Spiny lobster2) Finfish by hook and line or spearfishing gear onlyB) Commercial: Spiny Lobster, crab, sea urchin, and finfish only

Crystal Cove SMCA (low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Halibut (hook and line), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (hook and line), Halibut (spear and hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), and Shore fishing (hook and line).

Laguna Beach SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Research. Laguna SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Laguna SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Laguna SMR (very high)


Newport Beach SMCA 2 (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (spearfishing, hook and line), White seabass (spearfishing, hook and line), Halibut (spearfishing, hook and line) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.

Three Arch Bay SMCA (low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), Coastal pelagic (Pelagic seine), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Halibut (spear and hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line and spear), Barred sand bass (hook and line and spear), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), and Lobster (diving).

SoLag Dana SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap), pelagic finfish (hook and line) and urchin (diving). All recreation take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (hook and line). Research.

SoLag Dana SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap), pelagic finfish (hook and line) and urchin (diving). All recreation take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (hook and line). Research.

Laguna South SMCA (moderate low)


Dana Point SMCA (low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), Sheephead (trap), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line and spear), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), Shore fishing (hook and line), and Lobster (diving).

Dana Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Dana Point SMR (very high)


Doheny SMCA (low)

Allows recreational take of chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, finfish, lobster (hoop net and diving), urchin (diving), rock scallop (diving), clams (hand harvest), rock crab (hoop net), shore fishing (hook and line). All commercial take is allowed including lobster (trap) and urchin (diving).

Doheny SMCA (low)

Allows recreational take of chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, finfish, lobster (hoop net and diving), urchin (diving), rock scallop (diving), clams (hand harvest), rock crab (hoop net), shore fishing (hook and line). All commercial take is allowed including lobster (trap) and urchin (diving).

Doheny Beach SMCA (moderate low)

All take is prohibited except shore fishing (hook and line).


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Laguna CoastSMCA

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Dana PointSMCA

Crystal CoveSMCA

Bolsa ChicaSMP

Doheny BeachSMCA

Santa Ana

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Irvine

Oceanside

Newport Beach

Laguna Beach

San Clemente

Carlsbad

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Batiquitos LagoonSMP

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Lover's CoveSMCA

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Oceanside

Newport Beach

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HeislerParkSMR

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Upper Newport Bay SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all commercial and recreational take except recreational take of finfish is allowed by hook and line only. Recreational shore based fishing is allowed by hook and line only in designated areas. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees. These are intended to continue.


Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.

Upper Newport Bay SMP (low)

Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take.Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.

Robert E Badham SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.

Crystal Cove SMCA (moderate low)

The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Trampling of inter-tidal species may be limited by local enforcement agencies.

Crystal Cove SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, and finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except algae (except giant kelp and bull kelp); crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, and worms, and finfish.

Irvine Coast SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spear.Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.

Heisler Park SMR (very high)

No take. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.

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Laguna SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Collection for water quality requirements of the Aliso Creek outfall should be allowed to continue with valid legal permits.

Laguna Coast SMCA (high)

Commercial take is prohibited except Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine) and Pacific bonito (pelagic seine).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and lineand spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line and spear), White seabass (hook and line and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip netand Jumbo squid (hook and line).

Laguna Beach SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spear.Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.

Laguna Coast SMCA (moderate low)

The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Local agencies may limit terrestrial access to prevent trampling of inter-tidal species.

Laguna SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited South Laguna Beach SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.

Niguel SMCA (moderate low)


Dana Point SMCA (moderate low)

The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Local agencies may limit terrestrial access to prevent trampling of inter-tidal species.Lifting/overturning rocks and handling of species in rocky inter-tidaarea may be prohibited by local agencies. Permits for other activities may be issued by the Marine Institute in accordance with current regulations.

Dana Point SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take between mean high-tide and the low-lower water mark. Below the low-lower water mark the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish, greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, Corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch, blacksmith, barracuda, sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.Restrictions exist regarding: take and impact in the intertidal zone, scientific collection, and allowed management activites.


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The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.

Doheny SMCA (low) Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, and worms, and finfish. Commercial take is allowed



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San Elijo LagoonSMR

San Dieguito LagoonSMR

Kendal FrostSMCA

San Diego River/Famosa Slough

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South San Diego BaySMCA

Tijuana EstuarySMR

Ocean BeachSMCA

Ocean BeachSMR

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Carlsbad

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Sunset CliffsSMR

Little Bird RockSMR

Ocean BeachSMCA

EncinitasSMCA

Tijuana River MouthSMR

San Diego-ScrippsSMCA

San DieguitoSMR

Del MarSMR

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Carlsbad

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San Diego RiverSMCA

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La Jolla 1SMR

San Diego-ScrippsSMCA

Tijuana River MouthSMCA

Famosa SloughSMR

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Ha Sil (South San Deigo Bay)SMP

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Tijuana EstuarySMR

Famosa SloughSMR

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.


All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.


All take is prohibitied. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.



Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.


All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.


All take is prohibitied Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)


Swami's-San Elijo SMCA (moderate high)

All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing). Catch and release from shore with single barbless hooks and artifical lures as approved by SAT at medium-high LOP or better.

Encinitas SMCA (moderate low)


Swamis SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (trap).All recreational take is prohibited except Lobster (diving) and Shore fishing (hook and line).

San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)


Del Mar SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Beach replenishment/nourishment activities such as dredging and sand placement are very critical in this area and should be allowed to continue with appropriate permitting.


All take is prohibitied Del Mar SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited.sand replenishmentbeach nourishment

San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.


All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.

San Dieguito SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)


Penasquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Penasquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Penasquitos SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Los Penasquitos Marsh SMCA (high)

All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection. Dredging allowed to keep channel to ocean open for tidal flushing.

San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)

Allows recreational and commercial take of finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.


Allows recreational and commercial take of finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.


Allowed Take: Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except finfish. Allowances for scientific collection.

La Jolla SMR 1 (very high)

All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.

La Jolla SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.


All take is prohibitied. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.

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All take is prohibited Little Bird Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied La Jolla South SMR (very high)


La Jolla South SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (trap). All recreational take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (diving). Allow harvest of purple sea urchins. Allow kelp restoration. Implement concurrently with SWQCB designation as a SWQPA.

Kendal Frost SMCA (high)


San Diego River SMCA (low)

No fishing on north side, fishing on the south side of the river is allowed. Allow take of ghost shrimp. No take of worms.

San Diego River SMCA (low)

No fishing on north side, fishing on the south side of the river is allowed. Allow take of ghost shrimp. No take of worms.

San Diego River/Famosa Slough SMCA (high)


Famosa Slough SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Famosa Slough SMR (very high)


Point Loma SMCA (moderate high)

All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (dip net) and fishing from the pier.

Point Loma SMCA (moderate high)

All recreational take is prohibited except fishing from the pier is allowed.

Ocean Beach SMCA (moderate high)

Allows recreational pier fishing by hook and lineand hoop net.


All take is prohibited except pier fishing.

Sunset Cliffs SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Ocean Beach SMR (very high)


Cabrillo SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Cabrillo SMR (very high)


Sweetwater Marsh SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied

Ha Sil (South San Deigo Bay) SMP (moderate high)

Catch and release fishing is allowed using barbless hooks and artificial lures. Allow dredging.

Ha Sil (South San Deigo Bay) SMP (moderate high)

Catch and release fishing is allowed using barbless hooks and artificial lures. Allow dredging.

South San Diego Bay SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except take of barred sand bass, spotted sand bass, and halibut by hook and line. No restrictions other than no fish can be retained. Recreational catch and release only. Prohibits all commercial take.

South San Diego Bay SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Spotted sand bass (hook and line) and Pacific bonito (hook and line).


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Tijuana Reef SMCA (moderate high)

Prohibits all recreational take except of coastal pelagic finfish by dip net, pier fishing (in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish, Pacific bonito, and White seabass. Prohibits all commercial take except of coastal pelagic seine bait fishing with a permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.

Tijuana River Mouth SMCA (moderate high)

All commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). All recreational take is prohibtied except coastal pelagic finfish (dip net)and pier fishing in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations. The deposition of sedimentwill be permitted in the near shore zone adjacent to the TRNERR for any research, restoration, beach or dune nourishment projects including opening the mouth of the Tijuana River if it is blocked. This will be done in accordance with agency permitting.City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.

Tijuana River Mouth SMCA (moderate high)

All commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). All recreational take is prohibtied except coastal pelagic finfish (dip net)and pier fishing in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations. The deposition of sedimentwill be permitted in the near shore zone adjacent to the TRNERR for any research, restoration, beach or dune nourishment projects including opening the mouth of the Tijuana River if it is blocked. This will be done in accordance with agency permitting.City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.

Tijuana River Mouth SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Imperial Beach SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), live bait (purse seine), and crabs (trap and hoop net). All recreational take is prohibited except Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), White Seabass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), and Lobster (diving).

Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Tijuana River Estuary SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)

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South San Diego BaySMP

Del MarSMR

Batiquitos LagoonSMP

Del MarSMCA

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No take. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.


All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, and diving are prohibited. Lagoon management activities in accordance with current laws may continue.

Del Mar SMCA (moderate high)

Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip net), and Jumbo squid (hook and line). Note: Hook and line surface gear only

Batiquitos Lagoon SMP (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore. Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.

Encinitas SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish.

Cardiff-San Elijo SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, and worms and finfish. Allows all commercial take.

San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.

San Elijo Lagoon SMP (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore.Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.


All take is prohibited. Beach replenishment/nourishment activities such as dredging and sand placement are very critical in this area and should be allowed to continue with appropriate permitting.




All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other management activities currently allowed will continue.


All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.

San Dieguito Lagoon SMP (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore and the Grand Avenue bridge.Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activites.


Prohibits all recreational take except finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except finfish. Allowances for scientific collection.


Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.

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All take is prohibited. Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the MPA only during daylight hours.

La Jolla SMCA (moderate high)

Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for squid for the purpose of bait by hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.

La Jolla SMCA (high) Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for squid for the purpose of bait by hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and achoring times.


Commercial take is prohibited except for Pelagic finfish and Pacificbonito by hook and line only.Recreational take is prohibited except for Pelagic finfish and Pacifibonito by spearfishing and hook and line only.Fishing methods in this MPA are intended to limit depth in the water column therefore referred to as "surface gear" in the SAT LOP designation of Moderate High for hook and line fishers.DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.Intended LOP: Moderate-high


All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear and hook and line), White seabass (spear and hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line). Fishing methods in this MPA are intended to limit depth in the water column therefore referred to as "surface gear" in the SATLOP designation of Moderate High for hook and line fishers.DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.


All take is prohibited. DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.


All take is prohibited. DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.

Cabrillo SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Terrestrial access times and places are posted by signage and enforced by local national park rangers.

Mia J Tegner SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish and marine aquatic plants.

Mia J Tegner SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish and marine aquatic plants.

Sweetwater Marsh SMR (very high)


South San Diego Bay SMP (moderate low)

Catch and release single barbless hooks, circle hooks for bait

Oneonta Slough SMR (very high)



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Richardson Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Richardson Rock SMR (very high)




Judith Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Judith Rock SMR (very high)




Harris Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Harris Point SMR (very high)




South Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied South Point SMR (very high)




Carrington Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Carrington Point SMR (very high)




Skunk Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Skunk Point SMR (very high)




Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)







Gull Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Gull Island SMR (very high)




Scorpion SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Scorpion SMR (very high)




Footprint SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Footprint SMR (very high)




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Anacapa Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Anacapa Island SMR (very high)




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Richardson Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Richardson Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Richardson Rock SMR (very high)


Judith Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Judith Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Judith Rock SMR (very high)


Harris Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Harris Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Harris Point SMR (very high)


South Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited South Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited South Point SMR (very high)


Carrington Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Carrington Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Carrington Point SMR (very high)


Skunk Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Skunk Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Skunk Point SMR (very high)



Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take.





Gull Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Gull Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Gull Island SMR (very high)


Scorpion SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Scorpion SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Scorpion SMR (very high)


Footprint SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Footprint SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Footprint SMR (very high)



Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for lobster.





Anacapa Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Anacapa Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Anacapa Island SMR (very high)



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Bolsa ChicaSMP

Cat HarborSMCA

San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1

San Clemente IslandPending Military Closure 2

Lover's CoveSMCA

Casino PointSMR

Begg RockSMR

Long PointSMR

FarnsworthSMCA

Emerald BaySMCA

Silver CanyonSMR

Blue CavernSMR

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Begg RockSMR

Bolsa ChicaSMP

Farnsworth BankSMCA

China PointSMR

Long PointSMRSanta Catalina

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Long PointSMCA

Catalina HarborSMCA

Lovers CoveSMCA

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Arrow Point SMCA (moderate low)

Permits all recreational and commercial activities except take of invertebrates. Allows recreational take of sheephead (hook and line). Allows commercial take of sheephead (hook and line, spearfishing).

Arrow Point SMCA (moderate low)

Permits all recreational and commercial activities except take of invertebrates. Allows recreational take of sheephead (hook and line). Allows commercial take of sheephead (hook and line, spearfishing).

Arrow Point-Lion's Head SMCA (moderate low)

Prohibits all recreational take except of kelp bass, barred sand bass, sheephead, spotted sand bass, pelagic finfish, pacific bonito, white seabass, and halibut by hook and line, and shorefishing using hook and line. Prohibits all commercial take except of swordfish by harpoon.

Emerald Bay SMCA (moderate low)

All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except for finfish (hook and line and spear), Grunion (hand harvest), and Shore fishing (hook and line).

Blue Cavern SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except swordfish (harpoon). All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line), white seabass (spearfishing). Allow trolling for pelagics/surface fish (intended high level of protection). In waters depth greater than 50m: pelagic finfish, bonito, white seabass with hook and line "surface gear".

Blue Cavern SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except swordfish (harpoon). All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line), white seabass (spearfishing). Allow trolling for pelagics/surface fish (intended high level of protection). In waters depth greater than 50m: pelagic finfish, bonito, white seabass with hook and line "surface gear".

Santa Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied. No Anchorage in SMR to protect scientific instruments and benthic substrate.

Catalina Isthmus SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line) and Swordfish (Harpoon).All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line).

Catalina Harbor SMCA (low)

Allows all recreational and commercial take, EXCEPT prohibits commercial purse seine for squid.

Cat Harbor SMCA (low)

The commercial take of squid is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.

Long Point SMCA (high)

Prohibits all recreational take except spearfishing for Pacific bonito and dip net for market squid and coastal pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing) and pelagic seine for market squid and coastal pelagic finfish.

Long Point SMR (very high)


Long Point SMR (very high)


Farnsworth Bank SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Request for moorings to be installed to protect bottom structure, because would like the area to be a no anchor zone.

Farnsworth Bank SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited. Request for moorings to be installed to protect bottom structure, because would like the area to be a no anchor zone.

Farnsworth Bank SMCA (high)

Prohibits all recreational take except spearfishing for Pacific bonito and dip net for coastal pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing) and pelagic seine for coastal pelagic finfish.

Farnsworth SMCA (high)

All commercial take is prohibited except Coastal pelagic finfish (Pelagic seine) and Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited except Market squid (dip net).

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China Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Silver Canyon SMR (very high)


Avalon Dive Park SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Avalon Dive Park SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Casino Point SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Casino Point SMR (very high)


Lover's Cove SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Lover's Cove SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Lovers Cove SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.

Lover's Cove SMCA (moderate high)

Prohibits all commercial take. Recreational take of all species is allowed from the pier only.

Begg Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (very high)

All take is prohibitied Begg Rock SMR (very high)


San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)

All take is prohibited San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)

All take is prohibited San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)

All take is prohibitied San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)



The intent to is allow pier fishing for base personnel, but no other take allowed.


The intent to is allow pier fishing for base personnel, but no other take allowed.


All take is prohibitied San Clemente Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)


Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)


All take is prohibitied Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)



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Lover's CoveSMCA

Bird RockSMCA

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Begg RockSMR

Charles F Holder Catalina

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SantaBarbaraIslandSMR

CrystalCove

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Charles F Holder Catalina SMCA (low)

All existing uses continue to be allowed as in current regulations. Add an upper limit on retention for sheephead and kelp bass, no retention for these species over 17" in overall length.

Arrow Pt to Lionhead SMCA (low)

Allows all commercial take, though other species and gear restrictions apply.Prohibits all recreational take except marine aquatic plants and fishes.

Bird Rock SMCA (high)

Commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line) and Swordfish (Harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except, Pelagic finfish (spearfishingand hook and line)

Bird Rock SMCA (high)

All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear, hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear, hook and line), and White Seabass (spear, hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line), White seabass (hook and line), and Swordfish (Harpoon).

Blue Cavern SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)

All take is prohibited Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)

No take. Restrictions exist regarding: anchoring or mooring vessels, and scientific collection.

Cat Harbor SMCA (low)

The commercial take of squid is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.

Farnsworth ptA SMCA (high)

Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine), Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine), Market squid (pelagic seine), and Swordfish (harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Jumbo squid (Hook and line), and Market squid (dip net). Allow permanent mooring placed so as to not damage purple corals.No anchoring.

Farnsworth Bank_SMCA (low)

Recreational and commercial take or purple hydrocoral (Stylaster Californicus) is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.

Farnsworth ptB SMCA (moderate low)

Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine), Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine), Market squid (pelagic seine), and Swordfish (harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Jumbo squid (Hook and line), and Market squid (dip net). Allow permanent mooring placed so as to not damage purple corals.

Farnsworth Bank SMCA (low)

Prohibits recreational and commercial take of purple coral (Stylaster californicus).

Casino Point_SMR (very high)



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Lover's Cove_SMCA (moderate high)

Prohibits all commercial take. Recreational take of all species is allowed from the pier only.

Lover's Cove SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take.Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.

Lover's Cove SMCA (low)

Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.

Begg Rock SMR (veryhigh)

All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (veryhigh)


San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)

All take is prohibited San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)


San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)

All take is prohibited San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)


Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)




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