Commercial Rock Crab Fishery in California Extends to Bodega Bay
Following the recommendation of state health agencies, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today that it will[…]
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Category: Shell Fishing
Recreational Razor Clam Fishery Closure in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties Extended Due to Ongoing Public Health Concerns
Under new authority granted this year, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham has acted to[…]
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Last Remaining Area of Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open
The last remaining area of the California coast will open to commercial Dungeness crab fishing. The area was previously[…]
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California’s North Coast Abalone Season Regulations Change
Regulations for California’s popular red abalone sport fishery have changed in 2017. Due to concerns about the declining population,[…]
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More of Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open from Point Arena to Ten Mile; One Area Still Closed
On Dec. 29, more of the California coastline will open to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Some previously closed[…]
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Recreational Spiny Lobster Season to Open Oct. 3
Thousands of lobster fishermen are eagerly awaiting the start of the sport season for California’s spiny lobster, which opens[…]
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Anglers Reminded to Submit Steelhead, Sturgeon, Abalone and Salmon Report Card Data in January
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds anglers and divers that they are required by regulation to[…]
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