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Petrale Sole and Starry Flounder Regulations in California (2026)

Recreational petrale sole and starry flounder rules in California saltwater, as published by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.

Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and…

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Recreational Petrale Sole and Starry Flounder rules in California

Where
Northern Management Area
Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.

Official source

Where
Mendocino Management Area
Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.

Official source

Where
San Francisco Management Area
Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.

Official source

Where
Central Management Area
Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.

Official source

Where
Southern Management Area
Size limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Bag limit
There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.

Official source

Where
San Francisco Bay District (bays & inshore)
Bag limit
There are no depth restrictions or bag limits for petrale sole or starry flounder.
Season
The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round to all anglers and divers.

Official source

Quick answers

What is the petrale sole and starry flounder size limit in California?

There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

How many petrale sole and starry flounder can I keep in California?

There are no bag or size limits for petrale sole or starry flounder. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

When is petrale sole and starry flounder season in California?

The recreational fisheries for petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) and starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) are open year-round, at all depths.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

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Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a California saltwater license or registry: get one here.