Saltwater · San Francisco
Ocean Whitefish
Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.
Species group
WHITEFISH
Season
Apr 1 - Dec 31 Closed: Jan 1-Mar 31
Season notes
2017-08-03
Depth limit
Take is prohibited seaward of the 50 fathom depth contour (300 feet), defined in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660, Subpart C)
Daily bag limit
5 fish per person
Minimum size
10 Inches total length
Gear restrictions
Gear is restricted to not more than two hooks and one line. For purposes of this section, a hook is a single hook, or a double or treble hook with multiple points connected to a common shank
Identification
It can be found on sandy, muddy or rocky seafloors at depths of from 10 to 91 metres (33 to 299 ft), most commonly between 24 and 55 metres (79 and 180 ft). This species can reach a length of 102 centimetres (40 in) TL. The greatest recorded weight for this species is 5.8 kilograms (13 lb). It is a commercially important species and is also sought after as a game fish