Santa Barbara · SMCA
Kashtayit State Marine Conservation Area
Can a freediver take anything here?
Finfish and most invertebrates
Finfish take is allowed, and invertebrates other than rock scallops and mussels.
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, giant kelp by hand, and invertebrates except rock scallops and mussels is allowed. Includes take exemptions for the following tribe: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Regulations change. This is what the page said when it was read; check CDFW before you take anything.
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