Ocean Salmon Regulatory Process and Sport Fishery Timeline

Detailed overview of the regulatory process for ocean salmon fishing, including changes in regulations, closures around river mouths, and proposed sport fishing regulations. The timeline spans from April to November 2015, outlining amendments and measures taken for the conservation and management of salmon populations.

• Ocean Salmon
• Regulatory Process
• Sport Fishery
• Fishing Regulations
• Salmon Conservation

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1. 2015 Ocean Salmon Regulatory Process Fish and Game Commission Meeting December 3, 2014 Barry Miller 1

2. 2015 Ocean Salmon Sport Fishery Regulatory Timeline 2015 Seasons and Limits Amends Regulation for Recovery of Coded- Wire Tags from Salmon Heads (Section 1.73) Redefines Ocean Salmon Fishery Closures Around River Mouths (Section 27.75) 2

3. Ocean Salmon Regulatory Timeline ISOR* #1 April Sport Regs ISOR* #2 May Nov Sport Regs Notice of Intent to Amend FGC Dec April Jan Feb Mar PFMC Adopt 2015 Regulatory Measures** Adopt 2015 Regulatory Alternatives** Stock Analysis * Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) ** In effect on or after May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016 3

4. Klamath Management Zone (KMZ) Horse Mt. to Pt. Arena (FTB) Pt. Arena to Pigeon Pt. (SNF) South of Pigeon Pt. (MON) 4

5. ISOR 27.80(c) April 2015 Proposed Sport Regulations Location Open Within North of Horse Mt. closed Horse Mt. to Pt. Arena April 4-30* Pt. Arena to Pigeon Pt. April 4-30* South of Pigeon Pt. April 4-30* *0-2 fish bag limit, 20-26 minimum size limit, 0-7 days per week (Final regulations to be adopted at March FGC teleconference meeting) 5

6. ISOR 27.80(d) May to November 2015 Proposed Sport Regulations Location TBD* Within This Range North of Horse Mt. May 1-Sep 30** Horse Mt. to Pt. Arena May 1-Nov 8** Pt. Arena to Pigeon Pt. May 1-Nov 8** South of Pigeon Pt. May 1-Oct 4** *To be determined **0-2 fish bag limit, 20-26 minimum size limit, 0-7 days per week (Final regulations to be adopted at April FGC teleconference meeting) 6

7. Recovery of Coded-Wire Tags from Salmon Heads Section 1.73 Proposed amendment requiring the head of any sport caught salmon with a missing adipose fin to be relinquished upon request by an authorized representative of the Department. Addresses the need for consistency between CA Fish and Game Code and Title 14 to implement the State s salmon tagging program. 7

8. Ocean Salmon Fishery Closures Around River Mouths Section 27.75 Includes specific latitude and longitude coordinates that define existing river mouth closures on the Smith, Klamath, and Eel rivers. Improves clarity, minimizes ambiguity and allows for better enforcement. 8

9. Thank You Barry Miller Environmental Scientist Ocean Salmon Project barry.miller@wildlife.ca.gov 9