California Two-Spot Octopus in California
Bag rules, records and waters: California two-spot octopus.
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About California California two-spot octopus
CDFW groups California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculatus and Octopus bimaculoides) with its invertebrates species, on salt water. CDFW lists no limit row for it.
It shows up along the central and south coast, per CDFW.
The CDFW profile of California two-spot octopus
“O. bimaculatus – From central California to southern Baja California, Mexico; O. bimaculoides – From central California to northern Baja California, Mexico”
“O. bimaculatus – This octopus can be found in the intertidal to depths of 50 meters (165 feet). It prefers rocky reefs, canyon ledges, or a habitat with small caves or holes. It is a ubiquitous species in Southern California kelp forests. O. bimaculoides – This octopus can be found in the intertidal to depths of at least 20 meters (65 feet). It lives in rocky reefs and sand and mudflats. Both species frequently occupy man-made items and refuse.”
- SizeO. bimaculatus – Octopus size is generally measured by their mantle length (ML), which is the main part of their body that includes all organs. O. bimaculatus can reach a ML of 20 centimeters (8 inches) and a weight of 3 kilograms (6.5 poun
- SeasonAllowed year-round.
- GearOctopus may only be recreationally taken by hook and line or hand. Taken commercially as bycatch in trap fisheries.
- Where fishedAllowed statewide though commonly found south of Point Conception, California.
- Other namesTwo spotted octopus, mudflat octopus
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
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California two-spot octopus in California: what people ask
What are the rules for keeping California two-spot octopus?
The CDFW summary has no row for it.
What is the California record California two-spot octopus?
The record table has no entry.
Which California lakes hold California two-spot octopus?
Allowed statewide though commonly found south of Point Conception, California.
Does CDFW stock California two-spot octopus?
No 2026 plants are listed.
What Latin name does CDFW use for California two-spot octopus?
O. bimaculatus – Octopus size is generally measured by their mantle length (ML), which is the main part of their body that includes all organs. O. bimaculatus can reach a ML of 20 centimeters (8 inches) and a weight of 3
When is the season for California two-spot octopus?
Allowed year-round.
Which license do I buy for California two-spot octopus?
License from 16 ($64.54); some species need report cards too.
Which charters catch California two-spot octopus?
See the guides page.