Section 8623 Of Article 2. Nets For Particular Varieties Of Fish From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.
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. (a) It is unlawful to use any purse seine or round haul net
to take yellowtail, barracuda, or white sea bass.
(b) It is unlawful to possess any yellowtail, barracuda, or white
sea bass, except those taken south of the international boundary
between the United States and Mexico, and imported into the state
under regulations of the commission as provided in Section 2362, on
any boat carrying or using any purse seine or round haul net,
including, but not limited to, a bait net as described in Section
8780.
(c) Gill nets with meshes of a minimum length of 3 1/2 inches may
be used to take yellowtail and barracuda.
(d) Gill nets with meshes of a minimum length of six inches may be
used to take white sea bass; however, during the period from June 16
to March 14, inclusive, not more than 20 percent by number of a load
of fish may be white seabass 28 inches or more in total length, up
to a maximum of 10 white seabass per load, if taken in gill nets or
trammel nets with meshes from 3 1/2 to 6 inches in length.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the department
may issue permits to hook and line commercial fishermen to possess a
bona fide bait net on their vessels for the purpose of taking bait
for their own use only.