On March 26, 2024, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted proposed changes to the 2024 groundfish season. Those changes are now in effect. The following is an overview of changes in the 2024 groundfish sport fishing regulations: Continue reading “Recreational Groundfish Season Opens in All State Waters on April 19, 2024”
Opaleye may be found from San Francisco Bay southward off rocky shorelines and kelp beds. Young opaleye less than an inch long live in tidepools; they seek deeper water as they grow larger. The largest concentrations of opaleye may be found in about 65 ft. of water. Continue reading “Creature Feature: Opaleye”
Grunion runs are one of California’s most spectacular natural phenomena. If you explained what happens during a grunion run to people who live outside of Southern California, they might think you’re joking. Thousands of fish ride the waves ashore, to lay eggs on the beach in the middle of the night? Sounds like a tall tale! But it’s undeniably true. By accurately charting the moon and tidal cycles, you can figure out when this natural phenomenon occurs and witness it for yourself (or you can use our handy grunion run prediction table instead). Continue reading “Griddy in the Moonlight: 2024 Schedule of Expected California Grunion Runs Now Available”
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the public to attend a virtual Salmon Information Meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. State and federal fishery scientists will present information on topics such as last year’s spawning escapement, estimates of forecasted ocean abundance, Continue reading “Annual Salmon Information Meeting to Take Place via Webinar on March 1 “
The 2023 By the Numbers report is now available for your reading pleasure. The By the Numbers report summarizes some of the most important commercial and recreational fishing statistics from the past year, for your easy review. It also includes a condensed summary of 2023 Marine Region accomplishments.
2023 was a year of high-highs and unfortunately low-lows, but Marine Region staff worked hard to ensure California’s marine fisheries and ecosystems Continue reading “Marine Region’s 2023 By the Numbers Report Now Available”
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