A silver missile, not the tropical great barracuda. Most fish you hook in the Bay are short pencils. The 28-inch rule is the whole game.
Nearshore bait schools, kelp edges, and pier ends when Pacific mackerel and anchovies stack up along the LA coast.
CDFW: 28 inches total length or 17 inches alternate length, ten-fish general-species cap. Surface irons, jigs, and fly-lined bait all work when a school shows at Redondo, Santa Monica, or Catalina. Measure on the ruler before the cooler.
Boat fillets must be at least 17 inches with a 1-inch silver-skin patch (T14 CCR §28.25).
CDFW ocean sport fishing — California barracuda →
Independent-site disclaimer: this summary is for orientation only and can change in-season. Confirm with CDFW before you keep a fish. Fish in LA is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
