Fishing for Sanddabs

August 28, 2014

Question: When fishing for sanddabs, how many hooks can be attached to the line on a single rod? (Len P.)

Answer: You may fish for sanddabs with as many hooks as you like on a single rod, unless rockfish, lingcod or salmon are on the vessel or in possession, in which case special restrictions apply (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 28.65).

Thanks Hojoman.  Saves me having to look it up since I'll be at Albion the first week of September for Headwater's gathering.  I have an addiction and will need to fish for something.  Caught dabs there before, hopefully I'll be able to repeat.

Are sandabs open year round, because rockfishing is closed at Albion starting in September?

Are sandabs open year round, because rockfishing is closed at Albion starting in September?

Yes, it's open year round