CDFW to Host Public Outreach Meeting on Grasslands Wildlife Areas
by CDFW, JULY 27, 2018


The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will host a public outreach meeting on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Banos regarding Central Region Type A wildlife areas. CDFW will take comments and recommendations and provide updates on habitat conditions, availability of water for wetlands and possible impacts to hunter access on these public lands. CDFW will be joined by...
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Interior secretary visits reservoirs hit by flows plan
by Kevin Hecteman, JULY 26, 2018


Amid a flood of concern regarding a state proposal to divert more water to the ocean, a Cabinet secretary visited two of the affected reservoirs and a Central Valley congressman offered a pair of amendments aimed at the diversions. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited Don Pedro Lake on the Tuolumne River and New Melones Reservoir on the Stanislaus River Friday,...
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Eureka salmon showing signs of life
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JULY 26, 2018
Trinidad Coast

If the last couple days are any indication, we may yet have a salmon season out of Eureka. Since the opener on June 1, the fishing – and subsequently the effort – have both been underwhelming. That could all be changing now. Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing put in a solid effort on Tuesday down near the Eel...
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Anglers: Emergency restrictions now in effect for Umpqua River
by ODFW, JULY 25, 2018
Umpqua River

Effective immediately, an emergency regulation protects wild summer steelhead and early returning fall chinook on the mainstem Umpqua River. Emergency regulation, Scottsburg Bridge (Hwy. 38) to River Forks Boat Ramp: Today through September 30, 2018, angling is prohibited within a 200 feet radius of all tributaries in the Umpqua River and in the tributaries themselves from the mouth to 200 feet upstream. This...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, JULY 25, 2018


Handle fish with care during hot summer weather On days when temperatures soar, anglers can do their part to reduce the stress fish are under. Here are some tips: Fish early in day when water temperatures are cooler. Use a thermometer to check water temperatures frequently. Stop fishing when temperatures exceed 70 degrees. Look for trout in deep, high elevation lakes or shaded streams...
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Interested in a Career as a Wildlife Officer? Now’s the Time to Apply!
by CDFW, JULY 24, 2018


Do you have a love of the outdoors and a passion for fish and wildlife conservation? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division (LED) is currently accepting applications for wildlife officers and cadets. Applicants who are current peace officers must fill out a warden application by July 31, 2018. Applicants who are not current peace officers must fill out a warden...
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