CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CONSIDERING SALMON CATCH REGULATIONS

When the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) meets on Wednesday, they will consider adopting catch regulations for the 2013 recreational salmon season.  Last week the the Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted seasons for federal waters, and most expect the FGC to follow.

Anticipated season limits include:

From the Oregon-California border to Horse Mountain (Humboldt County), the season will run from May 1-September 8.

In Fort Bragg and Shelter Cover, the season will run from April 6 - November 10.

From Point Arena to Pidgeon Point, the season will run 7 days a week, through November 10, except from June 1-July 9 when Mondays and Tuesdays are closed to fishing.

From Pidgeon Point to the U.S.-Mexico border, the season will run 7 days a week, through October 6, except from June 1-July 9 when Mondays and Tuesdays are closed to fishing.

Get to know... Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin tuna are easily recognized by their color. The second dorsal fin and anal fin on these fish are bright yellow, thus the name "yellowfin".  The species has become one of the most popular tuna species as it is widely used in raw fish dishes, including sushi and sashimi.

Yellowfin tuna are found across the world in tropical and subtropical seas, including off the coasts of Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Africa, Australia. However, they are absent from the Mediterranean Sea.  Although they are a popular sport fish, they are also caught commercially by one of three methods: pole and line, purse seine or longline.

Yellowfin tuna inhabit the upper 100 meters of the water column, and schooling occurs more commonly in near-surface waters.  The fish are large, and can reach weights of over 300 pounds

Cal Fish Exports offers Yellowfin tuna, as well as other varieties of tuna.  Shipment to any location within the United States, or export to another country is possible.  Please contact sales@calfishexports.com for more information.

 Photo Credit: San Diego Anglers