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Orange County · SMCA

Bolsa Bay State Marine Conservation Area

Can a freediver take anything here?

No

Nothing may be speared here.

The regulation, in CDFW’s words

It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource, EXCEPT: Recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore in designated areas is allowed. Entry permitted only on established trails, paths or other designated areas. Closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Boating, swimming, wading and diving prohibited.

California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §632(b)(121) · 0.07 sq mi · CDFW page for this area

Regulations change. This is what the page said when it was read; check CDFW before you take anything.

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