Drakes Estero SMCA

GPS Boundary:

This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Drakes Estero northward of a line connecting the following two points:
38° 02.66′ N. lat. 122° 56.89′ W. long.; and
38° 02.66′ N. lat. 122° 56.15′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Clams
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Aquaculture of shellfish pursuant to a valid State Water Bottom lease and permit.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.

Effective as of: May 1, 2010

Additional Resources:

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