MLPA map clarification - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ohana · 12-17-2010, 08:57 PM

I was traveling all this week and finally read this morning the news about the DFG's decision regarding the MLPA's and then took a look at the map on their website. Obviously not happy, but very confused as to what each designation means. I understand that an SMR designation is no-fishing, but is recreational fishing allowed in SMCA-designated areas that are not listed as No-Take?

Looking at the map, it appears that in Orange County, Bolsa Chica Basin in SMCA No-Take, while in San Diego only Batiquitos and San Elijo lagoon's are the only SMCA No-take areas. But, I heard that the Newport Back Bay is also SMCA No-Take even though it is not listed as such on the map?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Kevin

12-17-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	MLPA map clarification I was traveling all this week and finally read this morning the news about the DFG's decision regarding the MLPA's and then took a look at the map on their website. Obviously not happy, but very confused as to what each designation means. I understand that an SMR designation is no-fishing, but is recreational fishing allowed in SMCA-designated areas that are not listed as No-Take? Looking at the map, it appears that in Orange County, Bolsa Chica Basin in SMCA No-Take, while in San Diego only Batiquitos and San Elijo lagoon's are the only SMCA No-take areas. But, I heard that the Newport Back Bay is also SMCA No-Take even though it is not listed as such on the map? Thanks in advance for any information. Kevin