Environment

Lessons From Oroville Dam: New Report Calls For Changes

September 19, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

A collection of environmental, fishing and whitewater groups recommends changes to dam management in a new report, issued in response to the failure of the main spillway at Lake Oroville in February.

Sportsmen's Hunting And Fishing Expo Opens In Sacramento

January 19, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

This weekend, Cal Expo is full of boats, funny hats, and guided hunting and fishing tours for the 30th annual Sportsmen's Expo.

Environment

Delta Smelt Populations Plummet 2nd Year In A Row

March 7, 2016 | Amy Quinton

This is the worst year in history for populations of the tiny threatened fish that’s often on the frontline in California’s water wars.

Environment

Crab, Salmon Fishermen Describe Dire State Of Their Industry

February 11, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California lawmakers heard testimony about the dire state of the fishing industry on the West Coast.

Environment

Anglers Oppose Proposed Restrictions On Fishing Gear

October 12, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is considering a rule change that could ban some types of metal fishing gear. Fishermen are launching a petition against possible changes.

Environment

Feds, California Agencies Sued Over Water Management Plan

June 4, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Groups sue California, U.S. officials over management of water supply, claiming fish and the Delta estuary are being short-changed.

Environment

Fishing Ban Proposed On Stretch Of Sacramento River

April 6, 2015 | Amy Quinton

State fisheries biologists have proposed a fishing ban on one of the most popular stretches of river for trout in California. They hope the temporary ban will protect endangered winter-run Chinook salmon struggling in the drought.

Arts and Lifestyle

Recreational Fishing Steadily Dropping

March 25, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Sport fishing in California faces a "Death Spiral" according to a new study by the state's leading advocate for recreational anglers.

Salmon Fishing Seasons Recommended

April 14, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The Pacific Fishery Management Council says it looks like it will be a good year for Sacramento fall run Chinook salmon.

Salmon Fishing Forecast "Pretty Good" For The Ocean But Questionable For Rivers

March 13, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The Pacific Fisheries Management Council says 630,000 mature Fall Run Chinook Salmon are in the Pacific Ocean -more than enough for a full commercial fishing season. But the future of the inland fishing season is uncertain because of the drought.