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Chinook Fishing Reopens on Klamath, Trinity, Sacramento Rivers

17 May 2026 07:35

Salmon fishing will reopen on the Klamath, Trinity, and Sacramento rivers after a three-year closure, with seasons starting in July and August. - The Klamath Basin late spring-run Chinook season runs July 1 to Aug.

14 on the Klamath River and Aug. 31 on the Trinity River.

- Fall-run Chinook season begins Aug. 15 on the Klamath River and Sept.

1 on the Trinity River, with a quota of 3,248 adult fish. - Central Valley fall-run season opens July 16 and closes Dec.

16, with a daily bag limit of two fish. - The reopening is attributed to increased hatchery production, habitat restoration, dam removals, and good water years.

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