New bass limits?

[Bigfishhunter96]

Has anyone else heard that dfg changed the calico ,sand bass and bay bass limits? Just saw this on 976 tuna. Said limit is down to 5 of each and 14 inches.

[bigdez93]

i heard the same. not sure when it's supposed to go into effect...

[bus kid]

PAGE 38 of the 2012-2013 handbook
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.a...30&inline=true

28.30. KELP BASS, BARRED SAND BASS AND SPOTTED SAND BASS.
(a) Minimum size: Twelve inches total length or eight and one-half inches alternate length.
(b) Limit: Ten in any combination of species.

[Nic D]

Originally Posted by bus kid

PAGE 38 of the 2012-2013 handbook
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.a...30&inline=true

28.30. KELP BASS, BARRED SAND BASS AND SPOTTED SAND BASS.
(a) Minimum size: Twelve inches total length or eight and one-half inches alternate length.
(b) Limit: Ten in any combination of species.

Not for long... I like the new regs.

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Tamarack Studios

Not for long... I like the new regs.

Nick you got a link? I have been hearing all about them but no one seems to be able to find anything in black and white.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Tamarack Studios

Not for long... I like the new regs.

I agree, I like the new regs that are going to be coming out. However there's a lot of people in the sport fishing industry that don't like it.

The new regs for Calico, Sand, and Spotted Bay Bass were voted in yesterday. The bag limit will be 5 bass and they have to be 14" in length. Some of the party boats are saying this will cause some to not go fishing on their boats. I don't see how that will effect them really. So they can't keep as many fish, practice CPR and have fun.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=15773

There was another post on this same subject started yesterday also.

[Amish Ed]

I would've liked it better if they made it a slot limit instead, say 10 fish 14-18". Even if the people still go on the party boats, it'll affect their tips/fish cleaning money for sure.

[Mackerel Masher]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

The new regs for Calico, Sand, and Spotted Bay Bass were voted in yesterday...

Whoa... people eat spotted bay bass?

[roadx]

there is no new supplements in regards to bass

"The proposed regulations which had previously been posted online are now updated (as of 9/26/2012) with these regulations which will be in effect through June 30, 2013. "

link
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.a...47318&inline=1

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by roadx

there is no new supplements in regards to bass

"The proposed regulations which had previously been posted online are now updated (as of 9/26/2012) with these regulations which will be in effect through June 30, 2013. "

link
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.a...47318&inline=1

Exactly my point. Lots of hearsay. I'm all for the new changes, if and.or when they go in affect.

[brotherp]

Someone has posted about it just being decided at the DFG meeting earlier this week. Maybe first of the year implemented?

[GregAndrew]

They are not published yet and have no timetable either. But the DFG Commission did vote on the new regulations which are expected to be implemented Jan 1 2013.

Here is a link to the discussion on BD which is heated, but has a good bit of info.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/mar...ommission.html

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

They are not published yet and have no timetable either. But the DFG Commission did vote on the new regulations which are expected to be implemented Jan 1 2013.

Here is a link to the discussion on BD which is heated, but has a good bit of info.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/mar...ommission.html

Thanks for the link Greg, that was a great read! With all the bureaucracy involved I think it may take a few months to get on the books. I think its for the better though, but I dont keep bass so what do I know?
The hardest part now is waiting to see if Jorge messes up putting a new sticker on his paddle!

[MrM]

I don't have an issue with these regulations, but I see why some may be pissed about it... Especially on BD. I think most of us are good honest people, who aren't taking home more than we need or eat.

Fishing isn't a crime, and it seems that as time goes on that's how it's going to be viewed by politicians. Such a bummer.

[Old Man in the Sea]

5 bass a day is fine we should practice some catch and release to protect the fishery...