The decison came down from the Pacific Fishery Management Council earlier in the month- we'll have a Salmon Season from Humboldt County down to the Mexico border this year, starting on April 2!
Minimum size will be 24" total, with a two fish per day limit on all species (except for coho). The extent of the season is still up for debate, but at the very worst, we're looking at an early September closure- not half bad after the massive shutdown of the last few years!
BUT, we hope everyone will remember this is a population that is still a little shakey on its comeback trail. Given the pressures of our area's record water exports, and their distressed spawning areas, these critters have an uphill battle for survival without overfishing tossed on top of it all. Please honor the limits set by biologists, and speak up on the CalTip hotline if you notice anyone abusing one of California's most precious resources!
Tackle Tyler has been hard at work making sure we'll all have what we need, come April 2- make sure you stop in and stock up early!
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