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The Agua Hedionda Lagoon has marshes of which are open to the public. This lagoon has many prohibitions for the travelers and tourists that come to visit this San Diego bay. The use of parasailing, a hovercraft, a high profile cabin cruisers, a motorized surfboard like vessels, and aircraft are prohibited on the shorelines of bay. Visitors are also forbidden from leaving vessels on the lagoon. Public events must be approved by the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreations Department and during these scheduled proceedings, swimming and/or wading is not allowed. Once these events are approved, it is guided to focus on these events, as they are open to the public.

Fishing is a popular activity at this lagoon, however limitations are also implemented. There are designated fishing areas in the lower east end of the lagoon due to algae preventing quality fishing in other parts of the lagoon. Those who are fishing on a boat are not allowed to anchor. This disrupts the lagoon’s natural environment as well as endangering the species that live in the waters. In addition, all California Fish and Game Laws are highly enforced during this activity. There is a fishing license requirement for those that are 16 years and older. Shoreline fishing or vessel is only allowed in the passive recreation areas. Passive Recreation Areas Legal definition: A passive recreation area is generally an undeveloped space or environmentally sensitive area that requires minimal development. Entities such as a parks department may maintain passive recreation areas for the health and well being of the public and for the preservation of wildlife and the environment. The quality of the environment and "naturalness" of an area is the focus of the recreational experience in a passive recreation area.

There is public access to the Bay Shore drive and is open for walking traffic from sunrise to sunset. Walking traffic is the prominent way of directing visitors, and furthermore, vehicles are prohibited from driving through when walking traffic is enforced. A vessel permit is required for launching access from the bay shoreline. Promoting walking traffic allows for a more peaceful environment in the city of Carlsbad as a whole. Vehicle use is highly limited as it is not environmentally beneficial or safe whilst on the shoreline.

Regulations are necessary in order to a reduce pollution on the lagoon and a more controlled environment for the public. One of the biggest regulations would be alcohol regulation due to the bottles and cans that are potentially left on the lagoon and can harm the endangered species that are present. It is a non-alcoholic public setting. If one were discovered to be under the influence, said person would be prohibited from the recreations of the lagoon and could possibly lead to an arrest. The regulators of the lagoon take the non-alcoholic rule quite seriously for the safety of all visitors present and for those to come. The prohibition of alcohol leads to a safer lagoon environment for the people and the endangered species that are present. This leads to less pollution on the beach, as bottles and cans from alcoholic beverages are less likely to be found as litter on the lagoon. It is a high priority to keep this lagoon clean from the harmful damages that humans can potentially create and so these regulations are necessary.