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Article 4. Nets Generally In Particular Districts of California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 4.
Nothing in this chapter authorizing the use of nets in
District 19 or 19A shall authorize the use of any net within 750 feet
of any pier, wharf, jetty, or breakwater, except that dip nets may
be used subject to the provisions of Section 8870.
Vessels may carry nets across Districts 19A and 20 to open
water outside those districts. Vessels carrying nets may enter
harbors in Districts 19A and 20 only in cases of distress or
emergency.
No gill net, trammel net, or fyke net may be possessed on any
boat in the waters of any district lying upstream from a line drawn
between Antioch Point and the westerly tip of Kimball Island and from
a line drawn from Point Sacramento across the stream and touching
the most easterly point on Montezuma Island.
Except in Districts 6 and 7, any net found in, or within 500
feet of the Klamath, Smith, Eel, Mad, Van Dusen, or Mattole Rivers,
or their tributaries, is prima facie evidence that the owner or
person in possession of the net is or has been using it unlawfully.
The provisions of this section do not apply to trawl or drag nets
being transported.
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 8693 and 8724, gill nets and
trammel nets shall not be used in those portions of District 17
between a line extending 220 magnetic from the mouth of Waddell Creek
in Santa Cruz County and a line extending 252 magnetic from Yankee
Point, Carmel Highlands, in Monterey County in waters 30 fathoms or
less in depth at mean lower low water.
(b) Notwithstanding Sections 8693 and 8724, gill nets and trammel nets shall not be used in that portion of District 18 north of a line extending due west from Point Sal in Santa Barbara County in waters 30 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water.
(c) Notwithstanding Sections 8693 and 8724, any person using gill nets or trammel nets in those portions of Districts 17 and 18 from a line extending 220 magnetic from the mouth of Waddell Creek in Santa Cruz County to a line extending due west from Point Sal in Santa Barbara County in waters between 30 fathoms and 40 fathoms in depth at mean lower low water shall comply with all of the following requirements in order to ensure adequate monitoring of fishing effort to protect marine mammals:
(1) Prior to the use, the person shall notify the department that gill nets or trammel nets will be set in the area.
(2) The person shall give adequate notification, as determined by the department, to the department at its office in Monterey or Morro Bay at least 24 hours prior to each fishing trip to ensure full compliance and cooperation with the monitoring program. The department may require that an authorized monitor be on board the vessel. The department shall determine whether on board, at sea, or shoreside monitoring is appropriate. If the authorized monitor is not on board the fishing vessel, the fishing vessel operator and the authorized monitor shall make every effort to remain in radio contact if the radio equipment is made available to the monitor.
(3) To ensure the effectiveness of the monitoring program, gill nets and trammel nets may be set or pulled only between one-half hour after sunrise and one-half hour before sunset.
(4) A permit may be revoked and canceled pursuant to Section 8681 for failure to comply with the department's notification and monitoring requirements.
(d) If the director determines that the use of gill or trammel nets is having an adverse impact on any population of any species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish, the director shall issue an order prohibiting or restricting the use, method of use, size, or materials used in the construction of either or both types of those nets in all or any part of District 10 or 17, or in all or any part of District 18 north of a line extending due west from Point Conception in Santa Barbara County for a specified period. The order shall take effect no later than 48 hours after its issuance. The director shall hold a properly noticed public hearing in a place convenient to the affected area within one week of the effective date of the order to describe the action taken and shall take testimony as to the effect of the order and determine whether any modification of the order is necessary.
(e) For purposes of this section, "adverse impact" means either of the following:
(1) The danger of irreparable injury to, or mortality in, any population of any species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish which is occurring at a rate that threatens the viability of the population as a direct result of the use of gill nets or trammel nets.
(2) The impairment of the recovery of a species listed as an endangered species or threatened species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.) or the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3) or a species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish designated as fully protected under this code, as a direct result of the use of gill nets or trammel nets.
(f) This section does not apply to any gill net with meshes 3 1/2 inches or less in length in any portion of District 18 between Yankee Point in Monterey County and Point Sal in Santa Barbara County.
(g) The Legislature finds and declares that this section, as amended by Chapter 884 of the Statutes of 1990, and as amended by the act that amended this section during the 1992 portion of the 1991-92 Regular Session, is more restrictive on the use and possession of gill nets and trammel nets than the version of this section in effect on January 1, 1990, and therefore complies with Section 8610.4, and Section 4 of Article X B of the California Constitution.
(b) Notwithstanding Sections 8693 and 8724, gill nets and trammel nets shall not be used in that portion of District 18 north of a line extending due west from Point Sal in Santa Barbara County in waters 30 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water.
(c) Notwithstanding Sections 8693 and 8724, any person using gill nets or trammel nets in those portions of Districts 17 and 18 from a line extending 220 magnetic from the mouth of Waddell Creek in Santa Cruz County to a line extending due west from Point Sal in Santa Barbara County in waters between 30 fathoms and 40 fathoms in depth at mean lower low water shall comply with all of the following requirements in order to ensure adequate monitoring of fishing effort to protect marine mammals:
(1) Prior to the use, the person shall notify the department that gill nets or trammel nets will be set in the area.
(2) The person shall give adequate notification, as determined by the department, to the department at its office in Monterey or Morro Bay at least 24 hours prior to each fishing trip to ensure full compliance and cooperation with the monitoring program. The department may require that an authorized monitor be on board the vessel. The department shall determine whether on board, at sea, or shoreside monitoring is appropriate. If the authorized monitor is not on board the fishing vessel, the fishing vessel operator and the authorized monitor shall make every effort to remain in radio contact if the radio equipment is made available to the monitor.
(3) To ensure the effectiveness of the monitoring program, gill nets and trammel nets may be set or pulled only between one-half hour after sunrise and one-half hour before sunset.
(4) A permit may be revoked and canceled pursuant to Section 8681 for failure to comply with the department's notification and monitoring requirements.
(d) If the director determines that the use of gill or trammel nets is having an adverse impact on any population of any species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish, the director shall issue an order prohibiting or restricting the use, method of use, size, or materials used in the construction of either or both types of those nets in all or any part of District 10 or 17, or in all or any part of District 18 north of a line extending due west from Point Conception in Santa Barbara County for a specified period. The order shall take effect no later than 48 hours after its issuance. The director shall hold a properly noticed public hearing in a place convenient to the affected area within one week of the effective date of the order to describe the action taken and shall take testimony as to the effect of the order and determine whether any modification of the order is necessary.
(e) For purposes of this section, "adverse impact" means either of the following:
(1) The danger of irreparable injury to, or mortality in, any population of any species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish which is occurring at a rate that threatens the viability of the population as a direct result of the use of gill nets or trammel nets.
(2) The impairment of the recovery of a species listed as an endangered species or threatened species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.) or the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3) or a species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish designated as fully protected under this code, as a direct result of the use of gill nets or trammel nets.
(f) This section does not apply to any gill net with meshes 3 1/2 inches or less in length in any portion of District 18 between Yankee Point in Monterey County and Point Sal in Santa Barbara County.
(g) The Legislature finds and declares that this section, as amended by Chapter 884 of the Statutes of 1990, and as amended by the act that amended this section during the 1992 portion of the 1991-92 Regular Session, is more restrictive on the use and possession of gill nets and trammel nets than the version of this section in effect on January 1, 1990, and therefore complies with Section 8610.4, and Section 4 of Article X B of the California Constitution.
"Impacted fisherman" for purposes of Sections 8664.5 and
8664.65, means any person who, from January 1, 1986, to December 31,
1990, inclusive, landed a minimum of 1,000 pounds of fish, other than
shark or rockfish, in each of at least three calendar years during
that period with set gill and trammel nets and landed the fish at
ports within areas subject to gill and trammel net closures pursuant
to Section 8664.5. Landings shall be verified by the fisherman's
submittal of landing receipts as provided in Section 8043.
The initial period of effectiveness of an order issued
pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 8664.5 shall not exceed 120
days. After a further public hearing, the director may, on the basis
of a report prepared by the department on the condition of the local
population of any species of seabird, marine mammal, or fish, extend
the order for a further specified period or reissue the order for a
further specified period.
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 8685, 8687, 8696, and 8724,
and except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (d), set or drift gill
or trammel nets shall not be used in ocean waters between a line
extending 245 magnetic from the most westerly point of the west point
of the Point Reyes headlands in Marin County and the westerly
extension of the California-Oregon boundary.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding Sections 8664.5, 8687, 8696, and 8724, set or drift gill or trammel nets shall not be used in waters which are 40 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water between a line extending 245 magnetic from the most westerly point of the west point of the Point Reyes headlands in Marin County and a line extending 225 magnetic from Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County.
(2) Notwithstanding Sections 8664.5, 8687, 8696, and 8724, set or drift gill or trammel nets shall not be used in ocean waters which are 60 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water between a line extending 225 magnetic from Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County to a line extending 220 magnetic from the mouth of Waddell Creek in Santa Cruz County.
(c) Subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply to the use of drift gill nets operated under a permit issued by the department in that part of Arcata Bay in Humboldt County lying northeast of the Samoa Bridge during the period from April 1 to September 30, inclusive. The department may issue not more than six permits pursuant to this subdivision. Each permit shall specify the amount and type of gear which may be used under the permit.
(d) Subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply to the use of set gill nets used pursuant to Article 15 (commencing with Section 8550) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 6 or regulations adopted under that article or to the use of drift gill nets with a mesh size of 14 inches or more.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Sections 8687, 8696, and 8724, gill or trammel nets shall not be used within three nautical miles of the Farallon Islands in San Francisco County, and within three nautical miles of Noonday Rock buoy located approximately 3 1/2 miles 276 magnetic from North Farallon Island.
(2) If the director determines that the use of set or drift gill or trammel nets is having an adverse impact on any population of any species of sea bird, marine mammal, or fish, the director shall issue an order prohibiting the use of those nets between three nautical miles and five nautical miles of the Farallon Islands and Noonday Rock buoy or any portion of that area. The order shall take effect not later than 48 hours after its issuance. The director shall hold a properly noticed public hearing in a place convenient to the affected area within one week of the effective date of the order to describe the action taken and shall take testimony as to the effect of the order and determine whether any modification of the order is necessary. Gill and trammel nets used to take fish in District 10 shall be marked at each end with a buoy displaying above its waterline in Arabic numerals at least two inches high, the fisherman' s identification number issued by the department under Section 7852. Nets shall be marked at both ends and at least every 250 fathoms between the ends with flags of the same color and at least 144 square inches in size, acceptable to the department.
(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this section, as amended by Chapter 1633 of the Statutes of 1990, is more restrictive on the use and possession of gill nets and trammel nets than the version of this section in effect on January 1, 1990, and therefore complies with Section 8610.4, and Section 4 of Article X B of the California Constitution.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding Sections 8664.5, 8687, 8696, and 8724, set or drift gill or trammel nets shall not be used in waters which are 40 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water between a line extending 245 magnetic from the most westerly point of the west point of the Point Reyes headlands in Marin County and a line extending 225 magnetic from Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County.
(2) Notwithstanding Sections 8664.5, 8687, 8696, and 8724, set or drift gill or trammel nets shall not be used in ocean waters which are 60 fathoms or less in depth at mean lower low water between a line extending 225 magnetic from Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County to a line extending 220 magnetic from the mouth of Waddell Creek in Santa Cruz County.
(c) Subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply to the use of drift gill nets operated under a permit issued by the department in that part of Arcata Bay in Humboldt County lying northeast of the Samoa Bridge during the period from April 1 to September 30, inclusive. The department may issue not more than six permits pursuant to this subdivision. Each permit shall specify the amount and type of gear which may be used under the permit.
(d) Subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply to the use of set gill nets used pursuant to Article 15 (commencing with Section 8550) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 6 or regulations adopted under that article or to the use of drift gill nets with a mesh size of 14 inches or more.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Sections 8687, 8696, and 8724, gill or trammel nets shall not be used within three nautical miles of the Farallon Islands in San Francisco County, and within three nautical miles of Noonday Rock buoy located approximately 3 1/2 miles 276 magnetic from North Farallon Island.
(2) If the director determines that the use of set or drift gill or trammel nets is having an adverse impact on any population of any species of sea bird, marine mammal, or fish, the director shall issue an order prohibiting the use of those nets between three nautical miles and five nautical miles of the Farallon Islands and Noonday Rock buoy or any portion of that area. The order shall take effect not later than 48 hours after its issuance. The director shall hold a properly noticed public hearing in a place convenient to the affected area within one week of the effective date of the order to describe the action taken and shall take testimony as to the effect of the order and determine whether any modification of the order is necessary. Gill and trammel nets used to take fish in District 10 shall be marked at each end with a buoy displaying above its waterline in Arabic numerals at least two inches high, the fisherman' s identification number issued by the department under Section 7852. Nets shall be marked at both ends and at least every 250 fathoms between the ends with flags of the same color and at least 144 square inches in size, acceptable to the department.
(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this section, as amended by Chapter 1633 of the Statutes of 1990, is more restrictive on the use and possession of gill nets and trammel nets than the version of this section in effect on January 1, 1990, and therefore complies with Section 8610.4, and Section 4 of Article X B of the California Constitution.
During the period from December 15 to May 15, inclusive,
set gill nets and trammel nets with mesh eight inches or greater and
less than 12 inches used in ocean waters 25 fathoms or less in depth
between a line extending due west magnetic from Point Conception and
the westerly extension of the boundary line between the Republic of
Mexico and the United States shall be constructed with breakaway and
anchoring features, as follows:
(a) The corkline and any other line which may extend across the top of the net shall have a combined breaking strength not to exceed 2,400 pounds.
(b) A breakaway device shall be used along the corkline (headrope) and along the leadline (footrope) at regular intervals of 45 fathoms or less.
(c) Each breakaway or disconnect device shall be constructed as described in either of the following:
(1) Of nylon twine, or an equivalent material, with a breaking strength of 200 pounds or less, using not more than eight complete circular (360) wraps of the twine to connect the ends of each corkline and leadline interval, which allows each breakaway or disconnect device a breaking strength of not more than 1,600 pounds.
(2) As the department may otherwise authorize.
(d) Anchors used to secure each end of the net to the ocean bottom shall weigh not less than 35 pounds each, and shall be attached to the net by a ground rope and bridle with combined length of not less than 15 fathoms from the anchor to the net.
(a) The corkline and any other line which may extend across the top of the net shall have a combined breaking strength not to exceed 2,400 pounds.
(b) A breakaway device shall be used along the corkline (headrope) and along the leadline (footrope) at regular intervals of 45 fathoms or less.
(c) Each breakaway or disconnect device shall be constructed as described in either of the following:
(1) Of nylon twine, or an equivalent material, with a breaking strength of 200 pounds or less, using not more than eight complete circular (360) wraps of the twine to connect the ends of each corkline and leadline interval, which allows each breakaway or disconnect device a breaking strength of not more than 1,600 pounds.
(2) As the department may otherwise authorize.
(d) Anchors used to secure each end of the net to the ocean bottom shall weigh not less than 35 pounds each, and shall be attached to the net by a ground rope and bridle with combined length of not less than 15 fathoms from the anchor to the net.
In District 118.5, nets may not be used within 750 feet of
any pier or dock, except for bait nets described in Section 8780 used
to capture live bait and lobster traps authorized for use pursuant
to Section 9010.
The department may issue a revocable permit to take with set
gill nets or seines, mullet or carp in the waters of the Salton Sea
and in those portions of the New and Alamo Rivers upstream one mile
from their mouths as marked by the department, under commercial
license, subject to such restrictions as the commission deems
advisable.
No fish other than mullet or carp, and no mullet less than 14
inches in length may be taken or possessed by a licensed commercial
fisherman while fishing in the Salton Sea or the New and Alamo
Rivers.
No commercial fishing under Section 8666, 8667, or 8669 shall
be carried on within the boundaries of any state or federal game
refuge.
It is unlawful to possess gill nets, seines, or other devices
capable of being used to take mullet or carp for commercial
purposes, within 500 yards of the Salton Sea and those portions of
the New and Alamo Rivers designated as commercial fishing waters
lying in District 22, except during such open season as may be
prescribed by the commission.
It is unlawful for any person to use, operate, or assist in
using or operating any net to take salmon, steelhead, striped bass,
sturgeon, or shad for commercial purposes in any of the tidal waters
lying upstream from the Carquinez Bridge, or to possess on any boat
in these waters any net the use of which is illegal in such waters.
