Emergency Cabezon Closure

Press Release just received


NEWS RELEASE    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Nov. 18, 2005Contact:   Deb Wilson Vandenberg, Marine Region, (831) 649 2892   Debbie Aseltine-Neilson, Marine Region, (858) 546-7150   DFG will Suspend Recreational Cabezon Fishery on Dec. 1The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) today announced that recreational cabezon fishery will be suspended on Dec. 1, 2005, at 12:01 a.m. After this time, all recreational anglers will not be able to retain cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) for the remainder of the year. Estimates from the California Recreational Fisheries Survey indicate that the annual allocation for recreationally caughtcabezon, 92,800 pounds, will be reached or exceeded by Dec. 1.  Cabezon is a nearshore fish species found primarily in California'snorthern and central coastal areas and in coastal waters surrounding Southern California's Channel Islands. It is considered a "trophy" species and is sought by recreational anglers throughout California.  In May 2002, the Fish and Game Commission adopted regulations providing authority to DFG to suspend the take for either or both recreational or commercial sectors of the cabezon, greenling, and California sheephead fisheries when their annual allocations are projected to be reached.In 2004, the groundfish fishery, which includes cabezon, remained open throughout the year because the recreational cabezon allocation was higher.  The recreational and commercial fisheries for cabezon are managed independently. The commercial cabezon fishery also went to non-retention on Oct. 1, 2005 when the yearly allocation was reached early.

Awe man.  Thanks fot the info bro.

Press Release just received

.....yeah...that's a press release from the current leader of the Cabezon pool ........AKA Bill  

Too funny.  We're so clever.  I was going to make the same joke........

But, in case anyone misunderstands........Deb Wilson Vandenberg is a real DFG rule imposer.....

I wonder if there is any chance that Monterey Bay holds a 10 pound plus vermillion????

Pat

Wow my $20 "donation" went further than I thought    

That is lame though, I was really hoping someone was going to eclipse my entry.

Someone can still catch one, take a photo of it being weighed, and release it....

Nope.  Something about harassing off limits fish.  So, if it isn't legally taken, it ain't legally entered.

The reason I know this, Rockhopper is because I already asked the question........oops