2026 regulation year
San Francisco Bay 2026 — California Fishing Regulations
California statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
San Francisco Bay carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of California's 2026 fishing rules — covering California halibut, Striped bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Striped bass / halibut: report-card requirements
Source: California special-water list
Per-species rules on San Francisco Bay
California halibut regulations →
Statewide 22 in / 3 fish; report-card requirement enforced at the boat ramp
Statewide rule plus report-card validation
Official source
California Department of Fish and Wildlife publishes the authoritative 2026 California fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.