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Estimated number of salmon returning to West Coast encouraging for season. (Courtesy U.S. Geological Survey)
By Pacific Fishery Management Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Encouraged by predictions of plentiful salmon returns along the West Coast, the Pacific Fishery Management Council released three alternatives for managing salmon fisheries. After hearing public comment on the alternatives, the Council will make a final recommendation at their next meeting in Seattle on April 1-6.
“It is great to see such a nice rebound for California salmon populations and the prospect of good fishing in 2012,” Council chairman Dan Wolford said.
Salmon fisheries in California and Oregon look particularly promising, due primarily to good...