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California Salmon Fishing Faces Another Year of Closure

4/21/2025

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California's commercial salmon fishing faces another year of closure as fall-run Chinook salmon populations continue to dwindle. Despite some North Coast watersheds seeing slight increases, the overall decline is concerning. In a bid to revive these vital fish, a $2.8 million investment is being directed towards restoration efforts in the Eel River.

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California's commercial salmon fishing faces another year of closure as fall-run Chinook salmon populations continue to dwindle. Despite some North Coast watersheds seeing slight increases, the overall decline is concerning. In a bid to revive these vital fish, a $2.8 million investment is being directed towards restoration efforts in the Eel River.