Ok correct me how I am wrong. When I checked it said the limit is 2 fish 18in minimum size throughout the state with exception of the Southern District. You fish in Kern County right. Honestly I don't care if you kept a little more than your limit as long as its not a regular habit and you ate what you caught. Personally I don't like fishing looking over my shoulder and I have ate fish many times so I don't see the point of taking ill advised risks. But hey people look up to you in here. Just saying that's all. When I fished on Fri the DFG did come to check.