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Bob Ballew · 05-09-2008, 03:18 PM

Recently, a Ca diver had some problems at the border upon return from a spearfishing trip down Baja way..He speared a Gulf grouper (legal in Mexico) and tried to bring the whole fish back...illegal to do...you may possess 2 black sea bass (supposed to have documentation on where the fish came from) from Mexico when entering the U.S. ..it is illegal to possess Gulf or Broomtail grouper when entering the U.S., even if it is legal in Mexico... fortunately, customs just warned him, rather than notify F&G..

Q · 05-09-2008, 03:21 PM

Bob - Are Broomtail on the do not take list in Cal?

Q.

Freedro · 05-09-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Ballew

it is illegal to possess Gulf or Broomtail grouper when entering the U.S., even if it is legal in Mexico... fortunately, customs just warned him, rather than notify F&G..

Bob, is this in the F&G regs anywhere? I've never heard of or read this that I can recollect.

MACKFISH · 05-09-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedro

Bob, is this in the F&G regs anywhere? I've never heard of or read this that I can recollect.

It says in the regs you can poses 2 bsb , but under the broomtail it gives no provisions for taking one it just says may not be possesed. I was wondering after I saw a pic of some divers that speared them.I guess they made quick fillets to bring back.

Freedro · 05-09-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedro

Bob, is this in the F&G regs anywhere? I've never heard of or read this that I can recollect.

I answerred my own question.

28.12. Gulf Grouper and Broomtail Grouper. May not be taken or possessed.

no bananas · 05-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Pretty interesting topic here. I often catch broomtail and gulf grouper in Mexican water (with Mexican fishing license) and didn't have any problems at the border. I always fill out the declaration form and considered my action to be legit.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/declaration_form.pdf

Any further guidance on this topic would be appreciated.

WESTBURY · 05-10-2008, 01:40 AM

I was reading my current issue of Western Outdoor News and they addressed this exact thing in the DFG question and answer section.
I'm sure that's what Bob is referencing

SDspearo · 05-10-2008, 01:43 AM

Can I bring back filets?


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05-09-2008, 03:18 PM	#1
Bob Ballew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 5,058	CA vs. Mexico Fish Take Rule Conflict.. Recently, a Ca diver had some problems at the border upon return from a spearfishing trip down Baja way..He speared a Gulf grouper (legal in Mexico) and tried to bring the whole fish back...illegal to do...you may possess 2 black sea bass (supposed to have documentation on where the fish came from) from Mexico when entering the U.S. ..it is illegal to possess Gulf or Broomtail grouper when entering the U.S., even if it is legal in Mexico... fortunately, customs just warned him, rather than notify F&G..

05-09-2008, 03:21 PM	#2
Q Simi Valley Spearo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 3,975	Re: CA vs. Mexico Fish Take Rule Conflict.. Bob - Are Broomtail on the do not take list in Cal? Q.

05-09-2008, 05:52 PM	#6
no bananas Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Age: 44 Posts: 594	Re: CA vs. Mexico Fish Take Rule Conflict.. Pretty interesting topic here. I often catch broomtail and gulf grouper in Mexican water (with Mexican fishing license) and didn't have any problems at the border. I always fill out the declaration form and considered my action to be legit. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/declaration_form.pdf Any further guidance on this topic would be appreciated. __________________ Every Breath is a Gift

05-10-2008, 01:40 AM	#7
WESTBURY . Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ojai, CA Age: 52 Posts: 2,748	Re: CA vs. Mexico Fish Take Rule Conflict.. I was reading my current issue of Western Outdoor News and they addressed this exact thing in the DFG question and answer section. I'm sure that's what Bob is referencing __________________ "Dude, I just saw a fifty pounder!" Last edited by WESTBURY; 05-10-2008 at 01:40 AM. Reason: content

05-10-2008, 01:43 AM	#8
SDspearo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 812	Re: CA vs. Mexico Fish Take Rule Conflict.. Can I bring back filets?

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