Jul 16, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCalifornia Fish and Game Commission Marine Resources Committee Committee Meeting
The meeting opened with technical and housekeeping notes followed by the acknowledgment of the passing of a community member. The committee primarily focused on a white sea bass fishery management review, discussing updated biological data regarding size at maturity. The discussion centered on the current minimum size limit, which research suggests is allowing for the harvest of immature females. The committee reviewed potential regulatory adjustments to improve population sustainability, such as changes to size or bag limits, in alignment with the Master Plan for Marine Life Management.