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Three saltwater anglers, two spear fishermen, and one clammer became new state record holders in 2025. Among the new state records are the first-ever starry flounder state diving record and another Pismo clam state record! Full article ➜
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Crabbers braving California’s cold ocean waters in 2026 will want to review new hoop net and crab trap regulations going into effect in the New Year. The new regulations are partly in response to a public petition and other public input regarding the recreational crab fisheries. Full article ➜
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The California Fish and Game Commission has adopted regulation amendments and new regulations for commercial harvest of kelp and other marine algae that will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Commercial harvesters of sea palm, bull kelp, and other marine algae will want to review the changes coming in… Full article ➜
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Diamond turbot are found south of Cape Mendocino off California, most commonly in quiet coastal waters, bays and sloughs, on muddy or sandy bottoms often near some kind of structure. They are usually found in water depths ranging from four to 60 ft., but have been found at depths of… Full article ➜
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West Coast whale entanglements with fishing gear have been on the rise since 2014. These entanglements create a complex conservation challenge for fishery managers, who are charged with balancing fishing opportunities and resource protection. Full article ➜
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UPDATED ON JAN. 30, 2026 – The much-anticipated opening of the commercial and recreational Dungeness crab seasons was once again affected by changes in the ocean environment this year. A patchwork of open and closed areas in California’s nearshore waters protected the public from domoic acid toxins in crab meat and protected sea… Full article ➜
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White sturgeon are native to California. At sea, white sturgeon are found all along the coast, but they are rare south of Monterey. They are most abundant in the Sacramento-San Joaquin river system, particularly in Suisun Bay. They have also been found in the Russian and Klamath rivers. Full article ➜
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UPDATED ON SEPT. 18, 2025 – In response to new scientific information on quillback rockfish populations off California, the California Fish and Game Commission took emergency action on Aug. 14 to restore access to fishing depths in state waters that have been closed to protect quillback rockfish since 2023. The… Full article ➜
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Welcome to the Marine Management News Fish Identification Quiz for September 2025! Here’s your chance to show off your fish identification knowledge and win a “Release At Depth” rockfish barotrauma cap. To qualify for the drawing, simply send the correct information to AskMarine@wildlife.ca.gov by Oct. 1, 2025 identifying: Full article ➜
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The recreational ocean salmon fishery is set to reopen on Sept. 4, 5, 6, and 7 between Point Reyes and Point Sur under a fall season harvest guideline of 7,500 Chinook salmon. If the guideline is not attained, the season may continue Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1-5, and Oct. 27-31 from… Full article ➜
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