Sport crab season set to open Saturday
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The always-popular recreational Dungeness crab season will open statewide this Saturday, with one big exception. State waters from Patrick’s Point, Humboldt County (41° 8.00’ N. Latitude) north to the California/Oregon state line will remain closed due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid. This closure, which will keep Crescent City anglers off the water, will remain in effect until domoic acid...
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One hatchery steelhead daily bag limit extended for the Snake River and tributaries
by ODFW, OCTOBER 31, 2018
Snake River

The one fish bag limit for steelhead on the Snake River and tributaries will be extended through the end of the year to reduce impacts on wild fish and ensure enough fish are available for broodstock. This restriction applies to the following streams and sections: Snake River – From the state line with Washington to Hells Canyon Dam Imnaha River – From...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, OCTOBER 31, 2018


Coming soon – New ELS launches Dec. 1 ODFW will launch a new modernized electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1 for the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. Customers will be able to: Buy license/tags online at MyODFW.com Carry documents and tag animal/fish with app on your smartphone (works offline) OR buy online, print paper license/tags at home OR buy paper or electronic tags...
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CDFW November 2018 Calendar
by CDFW, OCTOBER 30, 2018


Various Days — Guided Wetland Tours, By Reservation, at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). A wildlife naturalist will lead any group, school or organization on a half-mile route through the diverse wetlands of the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. General information includes wildlife identification, behavior patterns and conservation efforts. The experience can be customized to include requested information. The...
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Fifth Annual Sonoma Salmon Dinner on Friday, Nov. 9
by John McManus, OCTOBER 29, 2018


Salmon on the Menu at Sonoma GGSA Fundraiser Honoring Grant Davis San Francisco - The Golden Gate Salmon Association (GGSA) will host its fifth annual Sonoma Salmon Dinner on Friday, Nov. 9 at Ramekins Culinary Institute. The dinner will honorSonoma County Water Agency’s General Manager, Grant Davis while raising funds to support GGSA’s work restoring salmon. The event will be held at...
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Nimbus Hatchery Fish Ladder to Open Nov. 2
by CDFW, OCTOBER 28, 2018


The salmon ladder at Nimbus Hatchery in Rancho Cordova will open Friday, Nov. 2, signaling the start of the spawning season on the American River. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatchery workers will open the gates in the ladder at 10:30 a.m. and will take more than a half-million eggs during the first week alone in an effort...
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