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California Salmon Fishing Season Closed Amid Population Crisis

4/15/2025

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California's commercial salmon fishing season faces another year of closure as Chinook salmon populations continue to dwindle. While the Pacific Fishery Management Council has permitted limited recreational fishing for a few days this spring, experts caution that persistent drought and water management challenges jeopardize salmon recovery, posing risks to both the economy and the ecosystem.

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Story summary

California's commercial salmon fishing season faces another year of closure as Chinook salmon populations continue to dwindle. While the Pacific Fishery Management Council has permitted limited recreational fishing for a few days this spring, experts caution that persistent drought and water management challenges jeopardize salmon recovery, posing risks to both the economy and the ecosystem.