Big Creek SMR

Shoreline Boundary Landmarks:

Extends from the mouth of Hot Springs Creek on the north (Hwy 1 mp 32.81) to the mouth of Vincente Creek on the south (Hwy 1 mp 25.90)

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¡ 07.20′ N. lat. 121¡ 38.00′ W. long.;
36¡ 07.20′ N. lat. 121¡ 39.00′ W. long.;
36¡ 05.20′ N. lat. 121¡ 38.00′ W. long.;
36¡ 05.20′ N. lat. 121¡ 41.25′ W. long.;

thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to

36¡ 02.65′ N. lat. 121¡ 39.70′ W. long.; and
36¡ 02.65′ N. lat. 121¡ 35.13′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All

Effective as of: DSeptember 21, 2007

Additional Resources:

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