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California spiny lobster opener
Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 6:00 pm PT
Source: CDFW spiny lobster regulations
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Razor clams: closure extended, south coast
ODA extended the domoic closure for the south coast razor clam zone. Details and zone map at the link.
94 official notices tracked · 9 agency sources · 29 zones · latest update Sep 3
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Live agency notices layered over the published 2026 season calendar. Every badge links to the source behind it.
Updated every 5 minutes · latest notice Sep 3, 2026 · full board
Oregon
9 tracked seasons- Wild cohoPer latest noticesNestucca River & Bay, Little Nestucca River, and Three Rivers: in-season regulation updateCLOSEDsince Sep 1, 2026
- Bay clamsPer latest noticesMarine Zone crabbing/clamming report (2026-09-03): Reminder: Annual conservation closure for razor clams north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop Beaches) began July 15…; Tillamook: Crabbing has been fair from a boat and slow from the dock.OPENsince Sep 2, 2026
- Dungeness crabBays, docks & piersOregon bays are open year-round for recreational Dungeness; fall into winter is the peak as crabs fill in.
- Pacific halibutAll-Oregon watersRecreational Pacific halibut north of Point Arena through Nov 15; quota closures announced inseason by NOAA/PFMC.OPENsince May 1, 2026
- MusselsPer latest noticesMarine Zone crabbing/clamming report (2026-09-03): Reminder: Annual conservation closure for razor clams north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop Beaches) began July 15…; Tillamook: Crabbing has been fair from a boat and slow from the dock.OPENsince Sep 2, 2026
- River salmonBays & coastal riversFall Chinook runs build in the bays through fall; October is the peak. Regulations vary by river — check the basin rules before fishing.OPENsince Aug 1, 2026
- Commercial Dungeness crabOcean commercial (harvest areas)Commercial openers are set by Tri-State meat/domoic testing and whale entanglement reviews — mid-to-late December historically (Dec 5/19 last season).OPENS DEC 16since Dec 16, 2026
- Razor clamsOcean beaches (ODA biotoxin zones apply)The annual conservation closure lifts Oct 1. ODA domoic-acid zones close beaches independently — currently Cape Blanco to the CA border is closed.OPENS OCT 1since Oct 1, 2026
- Winter steelheadCoastal riversWinter steelhead opens mid-November on most coastal basins and runs through spring.OPENS NOV 15since Nov 15, 2026
California
6 tracked seasons- GroundfishNorth & central management areasGroundfish north of Point Conception through Dec 31, depth-based closures except. Check the RCA line for the day.OPENsince Jan 1, 2026
- GroundfishSouthern California nearshoreThe southern nearshore closure runs Oct 1 – Dec 31; deeper water outside the closure area stays open.OPENsince Jan 1, 2026
- Pacific halibutNorth of Point ArenaNorth-of-Point-Arena recreational halibut through Nov 15. South of Point Arena closed in 2026.OPENsince May 1, 2026
- Dungeness crabAll state waters (RAMP zones apply)Scheduled recreational opener. CDFW RAMP whale assessments (Oct 24–28, Nov 17–21, Dec 6–22) can delay or restrict zones; domoic results can close them.OPENS NOV 7since Nov 7, 2026
- Spiny lobsterStatewide watersRecreational spiny lobster season opens the first Friday of October at 6:00 pm PT and runs through mid-March. Report card required.OPENS OCT 2since Oct 2, 2026
- White sturgeonSan Francisco Bay & DeltaWhite sturgeon reopens Oct 1 in the Bay/Delta under the current slot limit and card rules; check inseason changes before keeping a fish.OPENS OCT 1since Oct 1, 2026
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