This was done to protect the threatened populations of quillback rockfish, according to the DFW. Anglers could continue to fish the deep waters past 300 feet, but those that cannot make it out six ...

1, 2023, from Point Conception north to the Oregon border due to data indicating an excessive take of quillback rockfish. Since quillbacks are normally found from 20 to 50 fathoms, the rockfish ...