The California commercial salmon fishing season is set to remain closed for a third year due to declining populations, particularly the fall-run Chinook salmon. The Pacific Fishery Management Council's decision reflects concerns about sustainability, following predictions of low fish numbers in the Sacramento River. Factors contributing to this crisis include prolonged droughts and state water management policies impacting salmon habitats. The closure represents a significant economic and environmental blow to the fishing community, which relies on salmon as a vital resource.
"This closed commercial and token recreational fishing season is a human tragedy, as well as an economic and environmental disaster," Scott Artis said.
"Dwindling stocks are continuing to devastate California's salmon fishing community, as commercial and recreational fishing remains off-limits for a third consecutive year."
"Sacramento River fall-run Chinook, historically the largest contributor to the ocean salmon harvest off California and Oregon, have experienced dramatic declines over the last five years."
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