California Fishing

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California FishingNews deskSeptember 1, 2026
California’s fall ocean salmon season is open from Point Reyes south
CDFW’s Sept. 1 update: recreational ocean salmon is open from near Point Reyes to the Mexican border, with a 20,000-Chinook fall guideline that can shut the days early.
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California FishingNews deskMay 12, 2026
Chinook return to the Klamath, Trinity, and Sacramento after a three-year closure
CDFW says inland Chinook fishing is back on key California rivers after three closed years, with quotas and bag limits meant to keep the rebound going.
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