Useful Information and Regulations:

DFG California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map: Quickly and easily find rockfish and other species regulations in your region.

Oregon Sea Grant: Rockfish Barotrauma Study and Release Methods: Scientifically tested instructions on how to release rockfish to minimize mortality upon release.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program - A Consumer's Guide to Sustainable Seafood: A free pocket guide on which fish to order when your not frying up your own catch.

Preventing and Treating Seasickness: A helpful guide to easing and preventing the effects of seasickness.

Publications on Understanding Fishery Management / Californias Fisheries

Understanding Fisheries Management: An introduction to the fishery management process by Alabama/Mississippi Sea Grant Program. Applicable to all US fisheries.

Glossary of Fisheries Terms: A key to the terms used in the fishery management plans and fishery legislative acts.

California's Living Marine Resources: A Status Report (2001): I would carry this for sale, but its available for free, so here it is. This is one of the best sources of information on California's fisheries. Some changes have occured since its publication, but its contents are valuable.

Fishery Management Plans and Legislation Effecting Rockfish Management

Pacific Groundfish Fishery Mangement Plan: This document outlines management of the groundfish fishery including rockfish in Federal waters outside 3 miles and influences the measures taken by the state within 3 miles.

Dept. of Fish and Game Nearshore Fishery Management Plan: This document outlines the management of the rockfish fishery among others within 3 miles of shore.

Fishery Management and Conservation Act of 1976

Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996

Marine Life Management Act: Mandate establishing Marine Protected Areas in California waters.

State and Federal Agencies, Commissions and Research Projects in California

Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission Website:The commission makes descisions on management of the Pacific Coast fisheries.

California Dept. of Fish and Game Marine Region Website

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Service

CINMS NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Research Program

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary