California Department of Fish and Game News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 28, 2011 Contacts: Patrick Foy, DFG Law Enforcement, (916) 651-2084 Dana Michaels, DFG Communications, (916) 322-2420 DFG to Release Three Million Salmon Smolts Near Mouth of American River Three million young Chinook salmon, or smolts, will be released near the mouth of the American River on May 5 and 6. The smolts were raised at Nimbus Hatchery on the lower American River by the Department of Fish and Game (DFG). This release site was chosen because studies have shown that young salmon released near the mouth of their home river are more likely to return to that river to spawn, two to five years later. "This year we are expecting a very good return of salmon on the American River and this will give anglers a greater chance to catch one of these magnificent fish," said Senior Environmental Scientist Joe Johnson of DFG's North Central Region. The adult salmons' journey is tracked through the use of coded wire tags that show when and where they were tagged and released. Since 2007, 25 percent of the 48 million salmon smolts released by state and federal hatcheries have been imbedded with these tiny tags. DFG biologists are working to decrease straying rates, where adult salmon return from the ocean and spawn in a different river than the one in which they were born. Releasing these young salmon at the mouth of the American River is one more step fisheries managers are taking to help bring back a full and healthy run to the river and improve the genetic integrity of each river's salmon population. The Jibboom release site, which is near the mouth of the American River, was selected after biologists reviewed release and return data from numerous sites. They found that a large number of smolts released from the Jibboom site in previous years were returning to the American River. To ensure the highest survival rates of the smolts on their migration downriver, DFG and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) are coordinating release timing, flows and closure of the Cross Channel Gates operated by BOR during the short migration period. The DFG Law Enforcement Division reminds anglers that these salmon are off limits. Salmon may not be taken or possessed in the release location. Use of salmon as bait is also a violation. For more information, please review the 2011-2012 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations posted at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/FreshFish-Mar2011/. ### - Subscribe to DFG News via e-mail or RSS feed -- go to www.dfg.ca.gov/news - Subscribe (or unsubscribe) to DFG Marine Region News Service (e-mail notification of ocean-related news and information) at www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/subscribe.asp . Add Comment California Department of Fish and Game News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 20, 2011 Contacts: Scott Barrow, DFG Fisheries Branch,(916) 445-7600 Larry Hanson, DFG Northern Region,(530) 225-2866 Harry Morse, DFG Communications,(916) 322-8962 California Ocean and Inland Salmon Seasons Set by Fish and Game Commission The Fish and Game Commission today adopted ocean salmon fishing regulations that allow for a season this year. Inland salmon season regulations were also adopted for the Central Valley, and Klamath and Trinity rivers. This represents a restoration of the traditional salmon fishery throughout California, the first since major closures were enacted in 2008 for both ocean and inland waters. "It is excellent news that we can set ocean and inland salmon seasons that allow commercial and recreational fishing while still protecting stocks of salmon that need special considerations," said John McCamman, Director of the Department of Fish and Game (DFG). "Anglers will again be able to enjoy salmon fishing, while individuals and communities that rely on income from this industry will hopefully begin to recover from the economic losses they've experienced over the past few years." The newly adopted ocean salmon sport fishing regulations conform to those adopted by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council. They are now available on DFG's website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/oceansalmon.asp. Please note, on all Central Valley rivers, the daily bag limit and possession limit is two Chinook salmon, and anglers on the Trinity and Klamath rivers must have Salmon Harvest Cards in their possession when fishing for salmon. Details of the newly adopted inland salmon seasons and regulations for Central Valley rivers and the Klamath and Trinity rivers are as follows: SACRAMENTO RIVER
FEATHER RIVER
AMERICAN RIVER
KLAMATH RIVER
TRINITY RIVER
All other regulations for bag and possession limits for trout, salmon and other species, as well as general information about restrictions on fishing methods and gear on the above rivers, are available on the DFG website athttp://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations. ### - Subscribe to DFG News via e-mail or RSS feed -- go to http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news - Subscribe (or unsubscribe) to DFG Marine Region News Service (e-mail notification of ocean-related news and information) at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/subscribe.asp. California Department of Fish and Game News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 19, 2011 Contacts: Jon K. Fischer, California Fish and Game Commission, (916) 653-4899 Sonke Mastrup, Department of Fish and Game, (916) 653-4673 Fish and Game Commission May Consider Groundfish Regulations at April 21 Teleconference The California Fish and Game Commission may discuss and possibly modify state groundfish regulations at its April 21 teleconferenced meeting. Although the item is not currently on the agenda, pursuant to Government Code Section 11125.3(a)(2), the Commission may vote to include the item when they meet. The state groundfish regulations must conform to the new federal groundfish regulations that are expected to take effect in early May. The call, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., will originate from the Commissions conference room in the Resources Building, 1416 Ninth St., Rm. 1320, in Sacramento. The interested public may participate at this location or at any of the following locations: Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Santa Barbara Field Office and Laboratory 1933 Cliff Dr., Suite 9 Santa Barbara (93109) DFG Inland Deserts Region 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite C-220 Ontario (91764) Center for the Future of the Oceans Monterey Bay Aquarium 99 Pacific St., Suite 100A Monterey (93940) The teleconference will also be webcast live at http://www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/FGCmeetingsvideolinks.asp. ### - Subscribe to DFG News via e-mail or RSS feed -- go to http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news - Subscribe (or unsubscribe) to DFG Marine Region News Service (e-mail notification of ocean-related news and information) at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/subscribe.asp. |
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