For the third year in a row, commercial salmon fishing will be closed in California.Officials said the season is staying closed because of drought, climate impacts, and poor ocean conditions.

As for inland salmon fishing, the California Fish and Game Commission has plans to discuss that in meetings that were scheduled for April 16-17. A final action is expected on May 14.

California's fishing fleet depends on catching Chinook salmon. Low population numbers could lead regulators to shut down or sharply limit fishing this year.

This is the first time recreational salmon fishing has been allowed in California since 2022, due to low salmon stocks. Commercial fishing of salmon will remain closed for the third year in a row ...

At an October work session, the State Board of Fisheries will consider over a dozen “agenda change requests,” which are proposals to address fishing regulation outside of the board’s three ...

Ocean salmon anglers are required to use barbless hooks when fishing for salmon in the ocean. The minimum size for Chinook is 22 inches. For coho the minimum is 16 inches.

As for inland salmon fishing, the California Fish and Game Commission has plans to discuss that in meetings that were scheduled for April 16-17. A final action is expected on May 14.