Two changes to the recreational bottomfish fishery beginning January 1, 2024, Dec. 27

ODFW release – 1. Cabezon will be prohibited for retention beginning January 1, 2024. Cabezon will reopen on July 1, 2024 with a sub-bag limit of 1 cabezon per angler as part of the marine bag limit of 5. 2. The longleader midwater fishery will have a bag limit of 12 fish per angler beginning January 1, 2024. No other changes to the recreational bottomfish fishery as we enter the New Year.