California
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California Fish and Game Commission Hybrid Meeting
At its October meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission acted on several issues affecting California’s natural resources. The following are just a few items of interest from this month’s meeting held in San Jose and Trinidad, with an option for the public to join via Zoom.
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Debate over options for California’s ailing Delta region
California water regulators have released a long-awaited analysis of options for managing flows
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Fall Transition Fishing on the California Delta
This was a fun edit, forgot a GoPro at home and had to use the main camera and the shots didn’t dissapoint, might have to become a regular thing.
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Current California Ocean Recreational Fishing Regulations
This summary of current regulations was updated on September 16, 2023
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Why California rivers saw fewer harmful algal blooms this year
Outbreaks of harmful algal blooms have wreaked havoc on California river ecosystems for years.
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California Coastal Cleanup Day on September 23rd
Looking for San Joaquin County and Delta Region Locations to volunteer at?
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California Delta's recently restored Dutch Slough tidal marsh
Scientists estimate that more than 350,000 acres of tule marsh once blanketed the area from Sacramento to Stockton, yet only 2% to 5% of those are left
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Westernbass Magazine, Fall 2023
Hi All, We bring you the last issue of 2023 on the heels of the Hawaii fire, Hurricane Hillary and the demise of one of the west’s biggest tournament organizations. We hope that the season’s end and new year brings much calmer waters to us all. We do have many things to look forward to, including the year-end championships, Angler of the Year announcements, the renowned U.S. Open, the big fall feed fish catches, the 2024 schedule, a look at what retirement brings to the GOAT, KVD as he walks away from tournament fishing, and other new ventures within our sport. On the horizon... · Fisherman’s Warehouse Megastore is amidst another expansion. adding a location in Rocklin Ca. · Roseville welcomes the only fall time sport expo as the NorCal Sportsmen’s Show comes to town the weekend of October 14 and 15. You can find a Fisherman’s Warehouse booth on site with a boatload of show specials. · Bass Angler Magazine’s own Mark Lassagne readies to launch the BAM Tournament Trail with Pro/ Am’s, Kayaks and a Pro Tour. As always, we thank you for your support of the site, the magazine and the WesternBass sponsors that make it all possible. Please consider supporting those that support us. Tight Lines! Wayne
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California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound
Today it is relegated to mostly isolated lakes, reservoirs and ponds with few predators.
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This is the water question that California politicians keep refusing to answer
Most recently, in 2020, the Bureau of Reclamation concluded that enlarging Shasta Dam 18.5 feet
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One of the most common sharks in California
Their scientific name, Triakis semifasciata, refers to the coloration being ‘semi’ meaning half and ‘fasciatus’ meaning banded.
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