California species
Pacific Butterfish in California
Limits, records and where CDFW flags Pacific butterfish.
- 20 a daydaily bag
California salt water
Pacific butterfish in California
Pacific butterfish (Peprilus simillimus) is one of the other species CDFW covers on salt water. Under the Statewide ocean and San Francisco Bay rule, the bag is 20 a day with a size of none.
Its range on the Marine Species Portal covers the north, central and south coast.
20 a daydaily bag
nonesize rule
nonestate record
0charters listing it
Limits
California limits on Pacific butterfish
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide ocean and San Francisco Bay | 20 a day | none | see rule |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
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Answers
California Pacific butterfish, answered
How many Pacific butterfish can I keep in California?
20 a day (Statewide ocean and San Francisco Bay), size none.
What does the California record Pacific butterfish weigh?
CDFW shows no record.
Where can I catch Pacific butterfish in California?
CDFW range notes are above.
Do hatcheries raise Pacific butterfish?
No.
What does Pacific butterfish look like?
Scientific name Peprilus simillimus.
What months can I keep Pacific butterfish?
see rule
Do I need a report card for Pacific butterfish?
The $64.54 resident license covers it; sturgeon, steelhead and lobster need cards.
Do party boats target Pacific butterfish?
No listing names it.
Find Pacific butterfish near you
Open a water above for launches and limits.