Fishing Rules And Regulations

No Fishing is allowed in Heisler Park, a State Marine Reserve and official "No-Take" zone. The rest of Laguna Beach is a State Marine Conservation Area and only the following may be taken:

• Lobster (seasonal) Corbina
• Turbot
• White Seabass
• Sanddab
• Opaleye
• Rockfish (Scorpaenidae)
• Halfmoon
• Greenling
• Surfperch (Embiotocidae)
• Cabezon
• Blacksmith
• Lingcod
• Barracuda
• Yellowtail
• California Sheephead
• Mackerel
• Barracuda
• Kelp Bass
• California Halibut
• Bluefin Tuna
• Sole
• Croaker
• Spotted Sand Bass
• Sargo
• Queenfish

All other species are prohibited to take. If it is not listed above, you cannot have it in your possession! No marine aquatic plants may be taken and no species listed above may be taken from within the intertidal zone. 

The Fish Finder: Gives you information on size, take and limits on the most commonly seen marine species in the city. Please check the current year Department of Fish and Game. Ocean Fishing Regulations Book for exact size, takes and limits.

All State Fish and Game rules and regulations are enforced when fishing within the city limits. A valid saltwater fishing license MUST be displayed at all times when fishing (including spear fishing when diving). For more information contact Fish and Game or your local sporting good store.

Department of Fish & Game
(Ocean Fishing Regulations Book)