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Restrictions placed on catch-and-release salmon fishing

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on June 28, 2009 at 6:25 pm

From the Sun Herald:

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has begun enforcing new recreational salmon fishing regulations for the Central Valley Basin.

In a May 28 press release, the DFG announced that catch-and-release fishing that intentionally targets salmon is now illegal in any river or stream closed to salmon fishing. DFG staff will be notifying anglers and posting information about the new regulations in the area. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1,000.

“These changes were necessary to increase protection for Sacramento River fall run Chinook populations, which have drastically decreased in the last few years,” said Neil Manji, DFG Fisheries branch chief.

“The Sacramento River fall run Chinook are projected to just meet minimum escapement levels for 2009. We need this new measure to ensure that the stock will continue to recover,” Manji said.

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June 28, 2009 · Filed Under Salmon

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