Meet Matt Juanes of the F/V Plumeria From the water to market, every catch of California King Salmon has a story. 🎣 In this short video, meet Matt Juanes of the F/V Plumeria and hear from one of the fishermen helping bring California King salmon to shore...
Sacramento Restaurants Welcome California King Salmon Back to the Menu After three years away from many restaurant menus, California King salmon is making a welcome return, and Sacramento chefs are eager to feature this prized seasonal fish once again. A recent Sacramento Bee article highlights how local...
Why California King Salmon Is a Premium Fish Worth Seeking Out California King salmon feels special the moment it arrives. As the largest Pacific salmon species, Chinook has long been prized for its size and quality. Both healthy and delicious, its return is something seafood lovers,...
California King Salmon Is Back for the 2026 Commercial Fishing Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fresh, wild-caught California King salmon returns to markets and restaurants, bringing its celebrated flavor to consumers and chefs. San Francisco, Calif. (May 1, 2026) – California King salmon is back for the 2026 commercial...
2023 Salmon Disaster Updates from the March 18, 2025 Meeting During a the meeting, Chester Lindley from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) provided an update on the 2023 Salmon Disaster Relief Program. Lindley, the senior environmental scientist overseeing the Ocean Salmon Project, outlined...
Newsom Administration Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration Press Release announced on April 11, 2024 on www.gov.ca.gov website. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Pacific Fishery Management Council unanimously recommended a full closure of the ocean salmon season for the second consecutive year. The Newsom Administration is requesting...
Federal Funding Allocated for California 2023 Salmon Fishing Disaster; CDFW Seeks Public Input on Spending Plan The 2023 California Disaster Salmon Spend Plan has been posted by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Public comments are open until 5 p.m. on April 19, 2024. ...
2023 Salmon Disaster Spend Plan Joint Meeting Agenda California Salmon Council & Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations November 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Click here to watch the recorded Zoom meeting and use the passcode below. Passcode: 4g#Vb0=j Agenda 1) Call to Order, Roll Call, Establish Quorum 2) Review 2023 Salmon Closure...
A relief call due to the 2023 closure of the salmon season A recent article was published on the Times Standard website regarding the closure of the salmon season. Below are some details pulled from that article as well as the video of North Coast U.S....
Re: State of California Federal Fishery Disaster Request Office of the Governor April 6, 2023 The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Raimondo: In accordance with section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as Acting Governor...