"California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot stated, 'It is great news for everyone - for the fishermen, for seafood lovers and the environment because it means that salmon populations are back to a much healthier state.'"
"The federal council has indicated that forecasts for Chinook and coho salmon off the West Coast look promising this year, although the season will open with some restrictions."
"The council voted to limit commercial fishing to only a few days and set quotas for the number of salmon that can be caught, ensuring sustainable practices."
The Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to allow limited commercial and recreational salmon fishing off California's coast for the first time since 2022. This decision follows a rebound in salmon populations after wet winters ended a prolonged drought. The council, which manages West Coast fisheries, had previously barred commercial fishing for three years. The season will open with restrictions, including limited days for commercial fishing and quotas on salmon catches. Recreational fishing has already begun in some areas, with commercial fishing set to start in May.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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