Russian River SMCA

Shoreline Boundary Landmarks:

Coming soon!

GPS Boundary:

This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the mouth of the Russian River estuary as defined in subsection 632(b)(14)(A), and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:
38° 27.38′ N. lat. 123° 08.58′ W. long.;
38° 26.38′ N. lat. 123° 08.58′ W. long.; and
38° 26.38′ N. lat. 123° 07.70′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Dungeness crab by trap and surf smelt by hand dip net or beach net.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Dungeness crab by trap.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above

Effective as of: May 1, 2010

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