Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases Winter Weather Will Impact 2023 Eastern Sierra California Trout Opener April 26, 2023 While the eastern Sierra trout season opener is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the record snowpack of 2023 will be a major factor on which lakes and streams are accessible. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Hatcheries, Trout Tagged: fishingtrout openerEastern Sierra Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Humboldt County Due to Public Health Hazard April 21, 2023 CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Marine, Public Safety Tagged: Razor Clam ClosureHumboldt CountyHealth Hazard Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery Set to Open May 1 April 19, 2023 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the 2023 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Monday, May 1 and remain open seven days per week until Nov. 15 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine Tagged: Pacific HalibutSeason OpenerSaltwater Sport Fishing CDFW Provides Nearly $36 Million for Projects to Save Salmon and Other California Fish and Wildlife Species April 13, 2023 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced nearly $36 million in projects to benefit salmon and their habitats, and to further support climate resiliency, wildlife corridors and wetlands restoration. Continue reading... Categories: Fire, Fisheries, Grants, Habitat Restoration, Klamath Basin, Salmon Tagged: SalmonKlamath River BasinNative SpeciesHabitat Restoration PFMC Recommends Closure of 2023 Ocean Salmon Fisheries April 6, 2023 Today, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) acted unanimously to recommend a full closure of California’s commercial and recreational ocean salmon season. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Salmon Tagged: salmonocean salmon Prev12...11121314151617...2627Next