Is it legal to spear rockfish in rivers?

Recently Amadeo(ab10) and I were wading through a stream looking for crayfish and came across some spawned-out rockfish.  I know it may seem unsporting to shoot spawning fish, but I figure if we dive some of the deeper pools, we could shoot a nice stringer of rockies.   

We tried fishing for them, but they wouldn't bite.   

I'm guessing no (but then again I'm an alleged Mexican scallop poacher)...

Here seem to be the relevant regulations. 

28.90. Diving, Spearfishing.
Persons who are floating or swimming in the water may use spearfishing gear and skin or
SCUBA diving equipment to take fin fish other than giant (black) sea bass, garibaldi, gulf
grouper, broomtail grouper, trout, salmon, striped bass or broadbill, except that: (a) No
person may possess or use a spear within 100 yards of the mouth of any stream in any
ocean waters north of Ventura County.

2.09. Possession of Illegal Gear.
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall
use or possess, except in his or her home,
any landing gear, any nets, except standard
landing-type dip nets not exceeding 36 inches
in greatest dimension, excluding handle, gaffs
or spears within 100 yards of any river, stream,
lake or reservoir.

Brian

Where's the red flag icon?!  Since when do rockfish spawn in streams?  That looks like someone dumped those fish there.  Either I'm in for an education, or we need to get to the bottom of this one.   

 


Not to quick on the draw.

I'm guessing no (but then again I'm an alleged Mexican scallop poacher)...

Here seem to be the relevant regulations. 
Brian

Thanks Brian - we can always count on you for quick quality info.   

For the record, I never said you were an "alleged" Mexican scallop poacher.   


Looks like no stream diving for reds.   

Didn't know rockfish spawn in rivers. Must be very close to the ocean and saltier water?

Is this like the albacore caught at new Brighton Beach last year?
Allen

I smell something fishy and it isn't the fish!

Fuzz I missed you around here 

I bet if you look closely you might be able to find some holes in those fish.

Big Sur ?

-Brian G

Fuzz I missed you around here 

I bet if you look closely you might be able to find some holes in those fish.

Caught...   

Just kepping y'all on your toes. 

hey fuzz, did you catch 'em or shot'em?

hey fuzz, did you catch 'em or shot'em?

All shot (not in a river). 

Picture is from a couple months ago.

Sorry, Fuzz - I reported this to DFG and they'll be contacting you for more info.     I wish I'd have known it was a joke.  Maybe I can call them back before you get cuffed and stuffed... 

Nice.  Those fish appear to have been attacked by a one toothed river otter.  Poor little guys.