Broadnose Sevengill Shark in California
California rules, records and waters for broadnose sevengill shark.
- 1 a daydaily bag
California broadnose sevengill shark at a glance
CDFW covers Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus (formerly N. maculatus)) among its sharks/rays species, found on salt water. CDFW sets a Statewide bag of 1 a day and a size rule of none.
The Marine Species Portal lists the north, central and south regions.
How CDFW describes broadnose sevengill shark
“Circumglobal: Found in all oceans except the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. In the eastern Pacific Ocean, they are found from southeastern Alaska to southern Baja California, Mexico and from Colombia to Chile.”
“Demersal, living in marine to brackish waters from the surface to 570 meters (1,870 feet). Smaller individuals reside in shallow waters over continental shelves including bays and estuaries, while larger individuals move into deeper waters offshore and deep channels in bays.”
- SizeMature adults range from 1.9 to 2.9 meters (6.3 to 9.7 feet). The largest reported length was 3 meters (9.8 feet) with a maximum reported weight at 107 kilograms (236 pounds).
- SeasonOpen year-round.
- GearRecreationally taken with hook and line and commercially taken with hook and line, gillnets, and trawls.
- Where fishedAvailable statewide.
- Other namesbroudsnout sevengill shark, seven-gill cowshark, Pacific seven-gill shark, bluntnose, spotted cow shark
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
How many broadnose sevengill shark you may keep
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 1 a day | none | Year round |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
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Things to know about broadnose sevengill shark
What is the California bag limit on broadnose sevengill shark?
1 a day (Statewide), size none.
Where was the record broadnose sevengill shark caught?
CDFW lists no record for it.
Which California waters hold broadnose sevengill shark?
Available statewide.
Is broadnose sevengill shark part of the stocking plan?
Not in the 2026 trout and inland salmon plan.
How do I identify broadnose sevengill shark?
Mature adults range from 1.9 to 2.9 meters (6.3 to 9.7 feet). The largest reported length was 3 meters (9.8 feet) with a maximum reported weight at 107 kilograms (236 pounds).
Does California close the season on broadnose sevengill shark?
Year round
Which California license covers broadnose sevengill shark?
A license from age 16 at $64.54; check the card rules for salmon and sturgeon.
Which landings report broadnose sevengill shark?
None list it in their counts; see the guides page.
Plan a broadnose sevengill shark trip
Choose a water from the lists on this page.