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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 3§ 8181 Anchovy Fishing Zones

§ 8181 Anchovy Fishing Zones

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§ 8181 Anchovy Fishing Zones

Key Takeaways

  • •You can catch, sell, or move anchovies in certain areas.
  • •South of a specific line, you must be at least 3 miles from the shore to catch anchovies.
  • •North of that line, you can catch anchovies anywhere in the water.
  • •You can sell or transport these anchovies in areas south of the line.

Example

A fisherman catches anchovies 4 miles off the coast in southern waters.

He can sell these anchovies in any town south of the line because he followed the distance rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 8181 Anchovy Fishing Zones

Anchovies taken south of that line in waters not less than three nautical miles from the nearest point of land on the mainland shore, and anchovies taken north of that line in any waters, may be possessed, transported, sold, or otherwise dealt with in any district or part of a district south of that line. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

watersport

Related Statutes

  • § 10838 Game Refuge 4G Boundaries
  • § 5650 Water Pollution Prohibitions
  • § 8182 Anchovy Boat Identification Requirements
  • § 8276 Dungeness Crab Fishing Seasons
  • § 8282 Rock Crab Size Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8181.
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