Question: I recently purchased a kayak and I'm trying to find information on regulations. Do I have to have a net? How many rods can I use? I have searched the web site but haven't found anything kayak-specific.

Answer: A kayak is generally considered a boat/vessel, so regulations that apply to boats also apply to kayaks when angling. Unless you are fishing for a few species such as rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, greenling or salmon north of Pt. Conception (Santa Barbara County), there are no boat-specific limits on rods for boats fishing in the ocean. A landing net with an opening of not less than 18 inches is required for boats (and kayaks); the reason for this requirement is to assist in landing undersized fish of species that have minimum size limits (CCR Title 14, Section 28.65(d)).