Article 9. Beach Nets of California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 9.
As used in this chapter, a "beach net" is any net hauled from
the water to the beach or shore, and includes beach seines and haul
seines.
In Districts 1, 2, and 3, beach nets may not be possessed on
any boat.
In Districts 8 and 9, beach nets may be used.
In District 10, beach nets may be used, the meshes of which
are at least 1 1/2 inches in length. In that portion of District 10
lying south of Pt. Lobos, beach nets not over 20 feet in length, the
meshes of which are at least seven-eighths of an inch in length, may
be used to take surf smelt only.
In District 11, beach nets may be used.
In Districts 12 and 13, beach nets may not be possessed on
any boat.
In District 18, beach nets may not be used.
In District 19, beach nets, the meshes of which are at least
1 1/2 inches in length, may be used to take smelt between September
1st and January 31st.