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Barracuda - Pacific
Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.
Species group
BARRACUDA
Season
Open year around
Depth limit
No depth limit
Daily bag limit
10 fish per person. Counts in 20 fish per day total.
Minimum size
28 inches total length or 17 inches alternate length.
Gear restrictions
May be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines may be used
Identification
Pacific barracuda are easily recognized by their long, silvery bodies, widely spaced dorsal fins and a mouth full of sharp, pointed teeth. Pacific barracuda do not reach the large sizes of their relative, the great barracuda but are spirited fighters in their own right.