They are found in the waters from Morro Bay, California to central Baja. They are most common south of Point Conception, California. Most Kellet's Whelk are an incidental catch in crab and lobster traps.
Open season is year-round.
They can reach sizes of up to 6 inches in length, with most being about 3 to 4 inches long. Their average weight is about 8 ounces. Another whelk next week.