Opinion: California Salmon Runs in Danger of Extinction If Newsom Fails to Act
Last week, California's ocean recreational salmon fishing season closed for 2025. The recreational season lasted six days — after two fully closed seasons. California's commercial fishing fleet has been unable to fish for three years.
Our state's traditional treasured salmon fishing, stretching from Morro Bay to the Oregon border, is in danger as never before. It's time for decisionmakers to change course.
Closed salmon runs mean closed tackle shops, and struggling motels, marinas and marine supply stores. Fishing communities, which should be bustling through a long fishing season...
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