San Elijo Lagoon SMCA (no-take)

GPS Boundary:

This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within San Elijo Lagoon southeastward of a straight line between the following two points:

33° 00.980′ N. lat. 117° 16.857′ W. long.; and
33° 00.962′ N. lat. 117° 16.850′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All
  • Other Regulations:
    • Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the conservation area.

Effective as of: January 1, 2012

Additional Resources:

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