Unfortunately we have gotten to a point that we have been warning was coming; another collapse of our iconic salmon fisheries”, said George Bradshaw, President of PCFFA. “The harvest models, escapement goals and model inaccuracies show there is no warranted opportunity...
In response, federal and state agencies are expected to take a conservative approach when approving 2023 salmon seasons to provide additional protective measures to these stocks, and very limited or no fishing in 2023 appears possible....
“I don’t think we’re going to see much if any salmon fishing this year,” said GSSA director Ned Brown. “This will hurt the tens of thousands of Californians whose jobs are tied to the salmon industry. It will also hurt every...
“Partnerships are vital to successful conservation of our nation’s public lands. We are proud to support the work of the Wiyot Tribe and UC Berkeley,” said BLM California State Director Karen Mouritsen. “Healthy fisheries are vital to our North Coast ecosystems...
This annual information meeting covers 2022 ocean and river salmon fishing seasons, Central Valley and Klamath Basin river returns, and 2023 abundance forecasts. The public are invited to provide input regarding the upcoming ocean salmon season. This meeting will be hosted...
