News Release: CDFW Puts Closures in Effect on Some Rivers, Recommends Further Changes to the Fish and Game Commission
From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW):
“The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has closed some waters to fishing in order to protect native salmon and steelhead from low water flows in California streams and rivers that have been significantly impacted by drought. CDFW is also recommending that the Fish and Game Commission adopt emergency regulations on other rivers.
“’We fully understand the impact these closures will have on California anglers and the businesses related to fishing in California, and we really feel for them,’ said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham.”
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