United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area — south of 35°19.700' N (California)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area — south of 35°19.700' N (California).
The Morro Bay estuary east of the entrance breakwater and west of longitude 120°50.340' W, San Luis Obispo County (3.07 sq mi). 14 CCR §632(b)(91)(C) prohibits take of all living, geological, or cultural marine resources except in the part north of latitude 35°19.700' N, where the recreational take of finfish is allowed. South of that line — the lower bay and harbour entrance area — no take is permitted, so spearfishing is prohibited there. North of the line finfish may be taken and spearfishing is not excluded.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
35.3278°N, 120.8521°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
