State health agencies determined that spiny lobster sampled off of mainland Los Angeles County had elevated levels of domoic acid and recommended a delayed opening of the recreational and commercial fishery in the area. Following this recommendation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director...
One of the main goals of NHF is to recruit new hunters and anglers by encouraging participation and increasing public awareness of the connection between hunting, angling and conservation. ...
The current remaining barrier on mainstem Alameda Creek is in Sunol Valley near the 680 freeway. It is created by a major gas pipeline, owned by PG&E, that is covered in a protective layer of concrete which protrudes up into the...
“I was making flies for myself and catching a lot of fish with them. Pretty soon the guys I was fishing with started asking if I wanted to share them, and then more and more people began asking if they could...
“California’s waterways, from our coastline to majestic lakes and a vast network of rivers, provide unparalleled recreational opportunities for every boater,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “Ensuring safe and reliable access for our anglers and every boater statewide remains a...
This plan was developed collaboratively by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission,
RecFIN, and the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. We work with the Commission
and two other interstate marine fisheries commissions on cross-state items related to shared
fishery resources. The Commission manages...