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    • October 20, 2022
    The Trinity River curves around rocks and sandy banks.

    Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook salmon catch on the Trinity River, anglers will meet the Upper Trinity River adult fall-run Chinook salmon quota for the 2022 season as of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Salmon
    • October 12, 2022
    chinook salmon after being caught

    The California Salmon Council (CSC) has announced the availability of funding for California-licensed seafood processors, dealers and processing facilities to help defray the costs associated with responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses.

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Salmon
    • October 6, 2022
    A saltwater angler shows off a calico bass caught from shore.

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will begin selling 365-day fishing licenses far sooner than expected, thanks to extensive efforts by staff to expedite sales. Beginning November 15, 2022, California anglers will be able to purchase a 2023 fishing license that will take effect on January 1, 2023, and last the entire year. All licenses purchased on or after January 1, 2023, will be effective from the date of purchase for a continuous 365 days.

    Categories: Fishing, Licensing, R3
    • September 30, 2022
    A freshly caught Chinook salmon on the  rocks alongside the rod and reel that caught it.

    Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook salmon catch on the Klamath River, anglers will meet the Upper Klamath River adult fall-run Chinook salmon quota below Iron Gate Dam for the 2022 season as of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Klamath Basin, Salmon
    • September 22, 2022
    White shark swimming

    On Monday, Sept. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2109, providing new protections for white sharks in California waters. White sharks, also called great white sharks, are already a protected species and an important part of the ocean ecosystem as top-level predators.

    Categories: Fishing, Marine