A crab trap restriction was implemented in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 (Pigeon Point to Point Conception, 34°27' N Latitude) on March 27, 2026. CDFW reminds recreational crabbers that take of Dungeness crab by other methods (including hoop nets and crab snares) is allowed through...
Locations include Upper and Lower Cottonwood Creek and the San Luis Reservoir wildlife areas. Reservations are required for access to wildlife areas and only 30 permits will be issued for each day (Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9). ...
“The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is incredibly encouraged to see our public and private collaborative efforts pay off, allowing us to expand opportunities for California’s dedicated angling community while maintaining a steadfast commitment to long-term population recovery,” said CDFW...
“This research is important for land managers trying to better balance wildlife conservation and forest restoration, and shows that protecting spotted owls and restoring fire?resilient forests don’t have to be competing goals,” said Rockweit, who prior to earning his doctorate at...
"The anticipation of the first fish of the morning always creates a high level of intensity. On my first cast towards the flat, it took just a few cranks of the reel before I felt a fish smack my swimbait, but...
