Proposed Amendments to Recreational Fishing Regulations for Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling (RCG), and Lingcod, Title 14, California Code of Regulations
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010192
Lead Agency
California Fish and Game Commission
(CDFGC)
Document Title
Proposed Amendments to Recreational Fishing Regulations for Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling (RCG), and Lingcod, Title 14, California Code of Regulations
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/24/2026
Document Description
The proposed regulations would continue to restore access to fishing depths that have been closed since 2023 to recreational fishing for RCG and lingcod to avoid encounters with quillback rockfish. To maintain catch of certain species within federally set allowable take levels, a sub-bag limit for canary rockfish, and inclusion of the cryptic-species sunset rockfish continue to be necessary to limit conservation risk. The Commission routinely adopts regulations for recreational RCG and lingcod for consistency with federal regulations, including those designed to keep catches within harvest limits. The purpose of the proposed project is to restore access to fishing grounds based upon updated scientific stock assessment information for the quillback rockfish stock off California. The current unwarranted restrictions highly constrain and concentrate recreational fishing access and efforts to a limited area of the state’s waters. The proposed regulations would continue to remove these unneeded constraints, thereby alleviating this risk of redirection of recreational fishing efforts and pressure on RCG and lingcod stock in both federal and state waters. Additionally, adoption of scientifically based seasons, depth constraints, and other management measures provides protection for quillback rockfish and other RCG species and lingcod to ensure their continued existence. The proposed (certificate of compliance) action will also continue to implement a sub-bag limit for canary rockfish and maintain sunset rockfish limits that also serve to protect these rockfish species.
Contact Information
Name
Melissa Miller-Henson
Agency Name
California Fish and Game Commission
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
State ocean waters
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Fish and Game Commission
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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