# Before you cast, check the details.

Two-species fishing reference with separate cards for California halibut and striped bass, selected numeric limits, geographic scope, gear caveat, and a reminder to consult current CDFW rules.

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Before you cast, check the details.

SF Bay fishing: selected limits for two species

California halibut

Daily bag + total possession: 2

22

inches minimum total

length

North of Point Sur, Monterey County. Not Pacific

halibut.

Striped bass

Daily bag + possession: 2

18

inches minimum total

length

No sinker over 4 lb; no power-driven gurdy or winch.

Check current rules before fishing: exact location, species ID, gear, licenses, protected areas and

advisories. California halibut is not Pacific halibut.

Two species in the San Francisco Bay District only. Not a complete fishing guide.

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Page updated October 1, 2026; retrieved October 31, 2026

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Fishing-Map/sf-bay

Original AI Untangled educational visual • Source-based example • Not an official agency graphic

[Official source](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Fishing-Map/sf-bay)