Fishing Articles

New Regulations for Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Effective Oct. 30, 2018
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) enacted new regulations to reduce the risk of marine life entanglements in commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear. These regulations became effective on October 30, 2018 and will be in place for the upcoming 2018-19 commercial Dungeness crab season. The new regulations allow no more than two trailer buoys to be used at the...
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More portions of Yaquina, Alsea Rivers open for fall Chinook fishing Nov. 17
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Yaquina River

ODFW is reducing emergency Chinook fishing restrictions on portions of the Yaquina and Alsea Rivers beginning Saturday, Nov. 17, after additional spawning surveys observed an increase in the numbers of fish in these rivers. On the Yaquina River, about six additional miles of the river will reopen. Chinook fishing will be open from the mouth to the Elk City boat ramp...
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Coastal anglers – and salmon – waiting on rain
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The arduous wait for rainfall continues to drag on. For coastal salmon anglers waiting to drift the Smith, Chetco or Eel, it seems like a lifetime ago when the rivers last had enough flow for salmon to maneuver upriver. Hardly a drop has hit the ground since late October, when enough rain fell in the Smith Basin to put the...
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Commercial Dungeness crab season delayed
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The traditional Dec. 1 opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 16 along the entire Oregon coast as testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield. The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon is targeted to open Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure a high-quality product to consumers and avoid...
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Sierra Snowpack and the San Joaquin River Restoration Program
by FISHBIO, NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In California, we all need snow – even the fish in the San Joaquin River. The San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) hosted the 2018 Science Meeting in Sacramento in late August to share research findings and updates about ongoing restoration activities. While much of the meeting’s updates focused on the program’s efforts to restore habitat and rebuild the spring-run salmon population, the...
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Opening Day Crabs Up for Grabs
Jerry Back
by Jerry Back, NOVEMBER 12, 2018

For California recreational crab fishermen and fisherwomen, the first Saturday in November is the day we’ve long been waiting for. For weeks, we have been replacing worn out snare loops, changing out fishing line, buying or making our own crab snares all in an effort to be ready for opening day of the recreational Dungeness crab season (which officially began...
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