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Chinook Salmon Fishing Reopens After 3-Year Closure

14 May 2026 10:30

Salmon fishing will reopen in California's Klamath River Basin and Central Valley after a three-year closure, thanks to increased Chinook salmon returns. - Fishing opens July 1 for late spring-run Chinook on the Klamath and Trinity rivers.

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

1 on the Trinity, with a quota of 3,248 adult fish. - Central Valley fall-run season runs July 16 to Dec.

16, with daily bag limits of two fish. - Recovery efforts include hatchery production, habitat restoration, dam removals, and good water years.

The California Fish and Game Commission adopted new regulations to protect the rebounding salmon populations, marking a significant milestone for anglers and conservationists.

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