“There are a lot of trout in the lake,” says Palma, who adds, “If conditions permit, we still have another 12,000 pounds of private trout plants scheduled between (late March) and the first week of May.”...
Pop-up gear was previously authorized for use in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 on April 3, 2026. Pop-up fishing gear uses buoys and lines attached to traps, just like traditional crab traps, however the buoys and lines remain coiled on the seafloor with the traps. When a commercial fisherman is ready to retrieve their gear, a remote signal...
"When people think of salmon, they often think of a fish that belongs to the river. But salmon feed the whole landscape,” said Eli Goodsell, Executive Director of Chico State's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. "When we restore fish passage, we're...
"Both individuals were cited for fishing without a license and exceeding the legal bag limit. All crabs were seized and returned alive to the ocean. This case highlights how quickly overharvest can occur in intertidal areas and the lengths individuals may...