Section 8403 Of Article 9. Salt-water And Anadromous Fish Generally From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 9.

. (a) To the extent not in conflict with Section 8607, marine species of fin fish which are classified as groundfish may be taken under the regulations of the commission.
  (b) Marine species of fin fish, including, but not limited to, fin fish which are classified as groundfish, may be taken with fin fish traps, subject to Article 1 (commencing with Section 9000) of Chapter 4, under regulations of the commission. The regulations may limit the number of fin fish traps which any vessel may use, designate the areas in which the traps may be used, and prescribe other limitations on the use of fin fish traps.
  (c) Any other species not otherwise prohibited may be taken in a fin fish trap.