Can I Keep?Yelloweye Rockfish Regulations in California (2026)
Recreational yelloweye rockfish rules in California saltwater, as published by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
zero fish per person
Season
Fishing is closed year-round, at all depths, no retention at any time…
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Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish rules in California
- Where
- Ocean
- Bag limit
- zero fish per person
- Season
- Fishing is closed year-round, at all depths, no retention at any time (zero fish per person).
- Page updated June 23, 2026
Quick answers
How many yelloweye rockfish can I keep in California?
zero fish per person.
When is yelloweye rockfish season in California?
Fishing is closed year-round, at all depths, no retention at any time (zero fish per person).. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More groundfish & flatfish in California
- Bronzespotted Rockfish
- Cabezon
- California Scorpionfish
- California Scorpionfish (a.k.a. sculpin)
- Cowcod
- Kelp and rock greenlings
- Lingcod
- Nearshore rockfish
- Ocean Whitefish
- Other Federally Managed Groundfish
- Pacific Halibut
- Pacific Sanddab and Other Flatfish
- Petrale Sole and Starry Flounder
- Quillback Rockfish
- Shelf and slope rockfish
All California saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a California saltwater license or registry: get one here.