Southeast Farallon Island SMCA

GPS Boundary:

This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
37° 42.60′ N. lat. 123° 02.00′ W. long.;
37° 42.60′ N. lat. 123° 05.46′ W. long.;
thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
37° 38.66′ N. lat. 122° 59.50′ W. long;
37° 40.50′ N. lat. 122° 59.50′ W. long;
37° 40.50′ N. lat. 123° 02.00′ W. long.; and
37° 42.60′ N. lat. 123° 02.00′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon by trolling.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon with troll fishing gear.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.

Effective as of: May 1, 2010

Additional Resources:

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