. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 30 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME DESCRIPTION OF THE FISHERY Species Tlic ])riniary gi'oups of or^Miiisins luii-vcsled by this fishery are inoUiLsks and cnistaeeaiis. The six species that contribute most to the landings are jackkiiife clams {Tagclus culifornianus), purple clams [Sanguinolaria nuttalli), hay mussels (Mytilus edulis), sand crabs {Emerita analoga), ghost sin-imp {Callianassa californicus), and red rock shrimj) i Ilippohismaia
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 30 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME DESCRIPTION OF THE FISHERY Species Tlic ])riniary gi'oups of or^Miiisins luii-vcsled by this fishery are inoUiLsks and cnistaeeaiis. The six species that contribute most to the landings are jackkiiife clams {Tagclus culifornianus), purple clams [Sanguinolaria nuttalli), hay mussels (Mytilus edulis), sand crabs {Emerita analoga), ghost sin-imp {Callianassa californicus), and red rock shrimj) i Ilippohismaia calif arnica). Bui'i'owiiig-species (clams and ghost shrimp), inhabiting the mud of bays and estuaries, dominate the catch. Mussels, gathered from rocky areas and pier pilings along the coast and in bays, are also a major constituent of the harvest. There are many other kinds of baits available to the fisherman (Turner and Sexsmith, 1964j but these six species are the most important. Bait Fishing Grounds The southern California bait fishing grounds extend from Santa Bar- bara to the United States-Mexican border; however, fishing is concen- trated in a few specific areas (Figure 2). Most catches are made in bays or estuaries, where extensive mud flats are exposed at low tide. These fishing grounds are usually accessible by road, precluding the necessity of a boat. Some of the best potential bait grounds are on military bases, such as the United States Naval Missile Testing Center at Point Mugu and the Seal Beach Naval Ammunition and Weapons Depot, and are closed to public access. Other baiting areas represent Um Angeios Ho bof 6 Rad Rock Ghoar Jocanntfc (, 31 ChOli Shrimp NeNpor' Boy iiacichiiifs C*a« Puipia Ciani 1 Bsy fi Son Oi >Lkliiufa Cium. FIGURE 2—The southern California coast, showing the most important bat digging areas. potential mai'inas or housing sites. \\\ many instances where land de- Yelopnient has occurred, irrevocable alterations and com
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