News Archive Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on X Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Search News News Releases, 2022-Present Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Begins in Most Areas Nov. 7 with Trap Restrictions, Commercial Season Delayed October 30, 2026 The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning November 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard. Continue reading... Categories: Dungeness Crab, Environment, Fishing Tagged: Dungeness crabWhalesCrab trapsDomic acid Upper Trinity River Nears Adult Fall-Run Chinook Quota; Fishery to Close This Week October 26, 2026 The 2026 adult Chinook salmon fishing season will soon close on the Upper Trinity River. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing Tagged: Klamath BasinCalifornia Salmon FishingTrinity River Fishing When Bears and Vehicles Collide October 16, 2026 Fall is a busy time for bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and wildlife officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as bears spend more time on the move in search of food. Continue reading... Categories: Bears Tagged: Black BearsLake TahoeBear-Vehicle Collisions Lower Trinity River Nearing Quota; Adult Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fishery to Close October 15, 2026 Based upon CDFW projections, anglers will have met the Lower Trinity River adult fall-run Chinook salmon quota below the Denny Road Bridge at Hawkins Bar for the 2026 season as of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, triggering the fishery's closure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Klamath Basin, Salmon Tagged: Klamath BasinTrinity RiverQuota FisheriesCalifornia Salmon Fishing CDFW Encourages Hunters to try Quail and Chukar Hunting in California October 12, 2026 Fall has officially arrived and with it more opportunities for upland game bird hunting. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) biologists expect good hunting seasons for quail and chukar in 2026-27. Continue reading... Categories: Upland Game, Upland Game Bird Stamp Tagged: Quail HuntingCalifornia Quail HuntingMountain QuailValley QuailGambel's QuailQuail Season 1234567...4546Next