Algea covered tags are common; anglers are advised to pull the algae off the tag and call the phone number on the tag to report recaptures.
It's been a season of change for California's most import sport-caught fish-and those who count on calico, barred sand and (to a lesser extent) spotted bay bass to make a living that revolves around sportfishing.
The size limit on all three bumped up from 12 to 14 inches this season to go along with a 5-fish aggregate bag limit. Anglers and crews have had to grow into the new regulations, while turning in "released" bass counts along the way to show there are plentyRead More
