On Wednesday May 6, 2026 the California Fish and Game Commission will have a phone conference to determine if they will agree to accept the California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommendation of an In-River Sport Fishing Salmon season. The proposed recommendation is for an In-River Sport Fall Chinook Salmon season quota of 3,248 for the Klamath River Basin. They...
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A lack of effort, fish, or less-than-ideal ocean conditions — whatever the cause — it’s led to another slow start to the Pacific halibut season, eerily similar to last year. If I had to pin it down, it’s likely a mix of the first two, with the biggest factor being the earlier-than-normal opener. This year’s April 1 start is something few...
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For the first time in three years, not one of the salmon season alternatives in the KMZ developed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) included the word “closed.” That alone tells you everything you need to know about where we’re at heading into 2026. In fact, North Coast anglers are looking at a solid opportunity this season, with 68 days...
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The much-anticipated rockfish and Pacific halibut seasons kicked off last Wednesday, but rough ocean conditions kept most boats at the dock. Fortunately, the weather window didn’t last long, and by Friday — and through the weekend — anglers were back on the water. Since then, conditions have lined up nicely, giving boats across all ports a solid stretch of fishable...
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The early salmon opener delivered a surprise most weren’t expecting — and anglers along the southern Oregon coast are taking full advantage. Out of Brookings, the season kicked off with some of the most consistent early action seen in a very long time. Opening-day reports pointed to roughly a fish per rod, with some boats finding limits. While most anglers initially...
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Winter steelhead season is shaping up to end on a much drier note than it began back in January. The forecast is calling for dry weather through March 31, when most rivers close. However, a late-season storm is brewing that could drop 3 to 6 inches of rain on the main stem Eel and the Smith — two rivers that...
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