Calendar of Marine Events

The Marine Region Calendar of Events contains information about events of interest to the public. Each listing includes a link to additional information.

Meeting and Event Resources

CDFW Public Meetings  |  California Fish and Game Commission  |  Pacific Fishery Management Council

April 2020

April 1

• First day of recreational boat-based groundfish season, Point Arena to Point Conception

April 2

• 150th Anniversary of the California Fish and Game Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife

April 15

• Last day to submit Lobster Trap Loss Affidavits (PDF)
  return by email to lobster@wildlife.ca.gov or mail to 3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

April 29

• California Fish and Game Commission Marine Resources Committee Meeting, 9 a.m.

April 30

• Last day to report Spiny Lobster Report Cards
  mail to address printed on report card or report online at the link above

May 2020

May 1

• First day of recreational boat-based groundfish season, California-Oregon Border to Point Arena
• First day of recreational Pacific halibut season
• First day of recreational ocean salmon season, Horse Mountain to the U.S.-Mexico Border

May 2

• Weaving Yesterdays History Series Virtual Event, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
  Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve - The Elkhorn Dairy Farm

May 13

• Refugio Beach Oil Spill Virtual Open House to Discuss Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  Register to attend virtual open house

May 14

• California Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee Meeting, after Fish and Game Commission Meeting, but no earlier than 9:30 a.m.

May 15

• Last day of commercial Dungeness crab season south of Mendocino County
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Program Regulations Anticipated Public Comment Period
  CDFW anticipates releasing proposed regulations to assess and respond to risk of marine life entanglement in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery on or around May 15, 2020 Rulemaking documents, including information about how to submit public comments and the public hearing date

June 2020

June 1

• First day of recreational and commercial grunion season

June 6

• First day of recreational ocean salmon season, California-Oregon Border to Horse Mountain

June 6-14

• California Invasive Species Action Week
  CISAW aims to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California’s invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources.

June 7

• Weaving Yesterdays History Series Virtual Event, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
  Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve - The Empire Gun Club

June 9

• CDFW-OSPR California Oil Spill Study and Evaluation Program Monthly Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  “Development of an Acute Sediment Toxicity Experiment to Inform Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) using the Sandy Beach Amphipod Megalorchestia pugettensis"
  Join via Skype or call (916) 535-0984, 467775216
  For more information email Dr. Bryand Duke, Senior Environmental Scientist

June 18

• National Go Fishing Day

June 24-25

• California Fish and Game Commission Teleconference/Webinar (PDF), June 24 starting 10:00 a.m. and June 25 starting 9:00 a.m.

June 26

• California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group
  There will not be a designated opportunity for public comment during the meeting, however feedback can be shared directly via email to CDFW
  For more info email Ryan Bartling, Senior Environmental Scientist

June 30

• Last day of recreational Dungeness crab season south of Mendocino County

July 2020

July 1

• First day of commercial and recreational Kellet's whelk season (PDF)

July 4

• Free Fishing Day
  Anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license on Free Fishing Days. Note: All fishing regulations remain in effect.
• Weaving Yesterdays History Series Virtual Event, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
  Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve - Construction of Moss Landing Harbor

July 11

• Recreational Abalone Advisory Committee (RAAC) webinar meeting (PDF), 9:00 a.m.

July 15

• Last day of commercial Dungeness crab season north of Sonoma County (PDF)

July 29

• California Fish and Game Marine Resources Committee Meeting, time TBD

July 30

• Last day of recreational Dungeness crab season north of Sonoma County