United States of America · Spearfishing zone
False Klamath Rock Special Closure (California) - closed 1 March to 31 August
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at False Klamath Rock Special Closure (California) - closed 1 March to 31 August.
Seasonal no-entry closure at False Klamath Rock, off False Klamath Cove north of the Klamath River mouth (Del Norte County). 14 CCR 632(b)(5) closes the band from the mean high tide line to 300 feet seaward of mean lower low tide ONLY during the period 1 March to 31 August; within that window no vessel may operate or anchor and no person may enter the band without department permission, so spearfishing inside the band is unlawful for those six months. Outside 1 March - 31 August the special closure does not apply, but the surrounding area may still be inside another MPA - check the CDFW map before diving.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
41.5933°N, 124.1116°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United States of America
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Purchase from the relevant state fish and wildlife agency online portal, license vendors, or in person. Requirements differ by state and by resident/non-resident status.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisheries.noaa.gov



