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News Releases, 2022-Present

Recreational Pacific Halibut Season to Open April 1

March 27, 2026

The 2026 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Wednesday, April 1 and remain open until the season ends November 15 north of Point Arena (38°57.5 N. Latitude) and December 31 south of Point Arena, or until the quota is reached, whichever occurs first.

Categories: Fishing, Marine

Convicted Polluter Sentenced to Prison for Role in 2024 Stockton Oil Spill

March 25, 2026

A Stockton man will serve prison time following his conviction stemming from an illegal petroleum dumping case in which approximately 280 gallons of oil product was dumped into a waterway near the Smith Canal in Stockton.

Categories: OSPR

Tagged: OSPR oil

March 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar

February 27, 2026

The CDFW March Calendar of Events is now available.

Categories: Calendar

Tagged: calendar events

WCB Approves $59.6 Million for Wildlife Crossings, Salmon Recovery, Biodiversity and Public Access Projects

February 27, 2026

WCB approved $59,642,096 in grants for 27 projects across 18 counties to protect biodiversity, restore important wildlife habitats and improve public access to nature.

Categories: WCB

Tagged: WCB grants 30x30