Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3911 May 2020 | Page 19

VOL.39 • ISS. 11 19 May 2020 Salmon Seasons Adopted for the California Coast River Fall Chinook was a concern and of Regulations Title resulted in limited time on the water along 14, section 1.95. the north coast. Public notification In addition to the challenge that a of any in-season constraining stock introduces into the change is made annual season-setting process, managers through the NMFS and stakeholders set seasons in the Ocean Salmon face of the looming uncertainty that the Hotline. Before COVID-19 pandemic poses to many engaging in any anglers hoping to access the fishery. fishing activity If state or local government orders for ocean salmon, render access to the fishery impracticable please check one when opening day arrives, the PFMC’s of the following recommendations include a contingency resources for the provision. In the event the Monterey, San most up-to-date Francisco and Fort Bragg areas do not information: open on May 1 due to COVID-19 restric- California Depart- tions, an extension of the season would ment of Fish and be allowed in the most time-constrained Wildlife (CDFW) Klamath Management Zone. website, wildlife. When the season opens, the minimum ca.gov/oceansalmon size limit is 20 inches total length in all NMFS Ocean areas north of Pigeon Point, and 24 inches Salmon Hotline, total length in the Monterey area. The (800) 662-9825 daily bag limit is two Chinook salmon per CDFW Ocean day. No more than two daily bag limits Salmon Hotline, may be possessed when on land. On a (707) 576-3429 vessel in ocean waters, no person shall possess or bring ashore more than ueen of earts one daily bag limit. Retention of coho salmon (also known as silver salmon) is prohibited in all ocean fisheries off California. 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On April 10, the Pacific Fishery Manage- ment Council (PFMC) recommended the following 2020 season dates for the state’s four management areas: In the Klamath Management Zone, which is the area between the Oregon/ California state line and Horse Mountain (40°05’00” N. latitude), the season is expected to open June 6 and continue through Aug. 9. The Fort Bragg and San Francisco areas, which extend from Horse Mountain to Point Arena (38°57’30” N. latitude) and Point Arena to Pigeon Point (37°11’00” N. latitude), respectively, are expected to open on May 1 and continue through Nov. 8. The Monterey area, between Pigeon Point and the U.S./Mexico border, is expected to open on May 1 and will continue through Oct. 4. These seasons are the outcome of a months-long public process and reflect efforts to maximize recreational angling opportunity. They also consider the stock conservation objectives prescribed by the PFMC and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for 2020. 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