""The limited reopening is a lifeline. It gives you a little bit of money," said Vance Staplin, executive director of the nonprofit Golden State Salmon Assn. "They're not getting enough to sustain their businesses the way it was prior to this shutdown, by any means.""
"Fishermen in the San Francisco region will be allowed to catch a maximum of 160 Chinook per vessel during several open periods in May and August, and 100 on additional dates in September."
"The suspension of commercial fishing has meant major losses of income for many in the business. Some have managed to get by catching crabs or other types of fish, while others have left the state."
California will allow commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022, following an increase in the salmon population. The Pacific Fishery Management Council plans to vote on reopening the season with strict limits. The previous ban, due to a decline in Chinook salmon, significantly impacted the fishing industry, forcing many to seek alternative employment. The limited reopening will permit crews to catch specific numbers of salmon on designated dates, providing some financial relief to struggling fishermen.
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