Salmon fishing season canceled along Oregon and California coasts due to population decline.
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Both recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons have been canceled along the Oregon and California coasts due to a forecast of low returns for Chinook salmon. The decision was made by the National Marine Fisheries Service with Pacific Fishery Management Council consulting on the choice. A summer salmon season will be decided by April 7, and the Pacific Fishery Management Council is working to develop several alternatives for summer and fall salmon seasons.
- Recreational and commercial salmon season canceled on Oregon coast Fox 12 Oregon
- California salmon season is canceled for the first time since 2009. Here’s what it means Sacramento Bee
- Salmon fishing banned along California coast as population plummets Los Angeles Times
- Declines in California chinook salmon forecasts close some Oregon offshore fishing OregonLive
- California coastal salmon fishing canceled through May 15 KCRA 3
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