How Does DFG Determine What the Legal Size for Fish Is?

June 5, 2008

Question:How does the DFG determine what the legal minimum size should be for those fish species that have size limits? Is the size based on reproductive maturity? (Henry G.)

Answer: Yes, in most cases the minimum size limit is based on size at maturity. The size limit is typically intended to allow fish to breed at least once before becoming available to the fishery.