Point Lobos SMCA

GPS Boundary:

This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:

36° 31.70′ N. lat. 121° 58.25′ W. long.;
36° 31.70′ N. lat. 122° 01.30′ W. long.;

thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to

36° 28.88′ N. lat. 122° 00.55′ W. long.;
36° 28.88′ N. lat. 121° 58.25′ W. long.; and
36° 31.70′ N. lat. 121° 58.25′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon and albacore.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon, albacore, and spot prawn.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.

Effective as of: September 21, 2007

Additional Resources:

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