Saunders Reef SMCA

Shoreline Boundary Landmarks:

Coming soon!

GPS Boundary:

This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted:
38° 51.80′ N. lat. 123° 39.23′ W. long.;
38° 51.80′ N. lat. 123° 44.78′ W. long.;
thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to
38° 50.00′ N. lat. 123° 42.58′ W. long.; and
38° 50.00′ N. lat. 123° 37.60′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon by trolling.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: Salmon with troll fishing gear and sea urchin.
    • Prohibited Species: All other living marine resources EXCEPT those listed above.

Effective as of: May 1, 2010

Additional Resources:

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