Morro Bay SMRMA

GPS Boundary:

This area includes the area below mean high tide within Morro Bay east of the Morro Bay entrance breakwater and west of longitude 120¡ 50.34′ W.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Hunting of waterfowl unless otherwise restricted by hunting regulations. Finfish and storing of finfish taken outside of the SMRMA for bait purposes only north of latitude 35¡ 19.70′ N.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Aquaculture of oysters, pursuant to a valid State water bottom lease and permit, and storing of finfish taken outside of the SMRMA only north of latitude 35¡ 19.70′ N.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Definitions:
    • Finfish: are defined as any species of bony fish or cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates and rays). Finfish do not include amphibians, invertebrates, plants or algae.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.

Effective as of: September 21, 2007

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