CDFW Calendar Of Events For September
September events of note via the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. ...
Irvine Lake To Host September 12 Catfish Derby Before Lake Will Take Draining Hiatus
Irvine Lake will host a September 12 catfish derby before the lake will shortly thereafter temporarily shut down for a re-draining project. ...
State Announces Fishing Closure Of Klamath River Mouth
Meeting the quota triggers the closure of the spit fishery at the mouth of the Klamath River, within 100 yards of the channel through the sand spit formed at the Klamath River mouth. The spit area is downstream of the Highway...
CDFW On September 1 Early Dove Hunting Opener
"There is always an enormous amount of excitement surrounding the dove season opener," said California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Meghan Hertel, herself a licensed hunter. "We expect to see multiple generations of hunters out in the field enjoying...
California Ducks Numbers Declined In Ducks Unlimited Breeding Survey
Spring 2026 saw reduced precipitation and snowmelt across most of California, yet breeding habitat conditions were rated from average to good. Favorable conditions were largely supported by water carryover from 2025 and a series of January storms that helped counterbalance drier...
Why Panfish Can Be An Angler’s Cure For Summertime Blues
The next time that summer’s heat convinces you that fishing has slowed down, consider leaving the heavy bass tackle and deep-diving trout gear at home. Instead, grab an ultralight spinfishing outfit, a handful of worms or small jigs and head out...