Pacific Hake/Pacific Whiting

The Pacific Hake (also known as the Pacific Whiting) is highly migratory and inhabits many areas of the western coast, the continental slope and shelf within the California current system from Baja California to Southeast Alaska.  The juvenile whiting reside in shallow coastal waters, bays, and inland seas. As the juveniles get older they will move to deeper levels in the oceans.

Pacific Hake/Whiting feed near the surface of oceans late at night and early in the morning. The small adults feed only on euphausiids, while the adults eat amphipods, ocean shrimp, squid, herring, smelt, and crabs. Pacific hake reach as far north as South Eastern Alaska by late summer or fall. Then they will begin the southern migration to spawning grounds and further offshore in Baja, California during winter seasons. 

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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.