Eastern Sierra Fishing

The Mt. Whitney Hatchery is back on line and producing fish after a fire in 2007 came close to burning it down and floods the following winter nearly finished it off.  Now the hatchery is producing fish, with the first load of hatchery trout being released in Diaz Lake on March 5.

The hatchery is far from steady health. An engineering study still must be conducted to fully restore the hatchery. For now only small amounts of fish can be grown at Mt. Whitney. In an article in the Inyo Register, Friends of the Hatchery Spokesman Bruce Ivey said that “due to the extensive damage to the hatchery and the idyllic natural conditions of the streams feeding the hatchery, an extensive engineering study would have to be performed before funding could be dedicated to refurbishing the hatchery.” Ivey added that the State of California does not have the money to conduct the surveys, much less money to restore the hatchery.

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California lawmaker calls for salmon population restoration Indian Country Today “Salmon form the backbone of California ecosystems, tribal cultures, local economies, and the commercial fishing industry,” one of the bill’s co-sponsors … and more »

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New sport fishing regulations now in effect Redwood Times The California Fish and Game Commission has adopted the following changes to sport fishing regulations effective March 1. Anglers will no longer have to …

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Roseville Press Tribune

New fishing regulations begin this month Roseville Press Tribune Each year, on March 1, new regulations adopted by the California Fish and Game Commission, take effect. There are some new regulations that you definitely … and more »

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Angels on hook for fishing tourney Union Democrat … unlike most of the agencies that manage lakes in California, began charging for fishing tournaments a few years ago, explained Lewis. … and more »

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It won’t make up for three dry years, but state water officials say the Sierra Nevada snowpack is above average this winter. The season’s third official snow survey shows the water content is 107% of normal, well above the 80% they recorded at this time last year.

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The California Department of Fish and Game is offering a wilderness land navigation clinic in April in Kern County. This is the second part of a series of clinics devoted to land navigation.

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The California Department of Fish and Game has minimized the impact on fish plants due to a water shutdown at Moccasin Creek Hatchery by planting extra fish in November and December.

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The California Department of Fish and Game is proud to announce
Warden Robert ‘Chad’ Alexander has been named DFG’s Officer of the Year.

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The California Fish and Game Commission has adopted the following changes to sport fishing regulations. All take effect and will be enforced starting March 1, 2010.

Increased Bag and Possession Limits for Hatchery Trout and Steelhead

The statewide bag and possession limits were raised to two fish per day and four fish in possession. These increased limits will be in place for all rivers and streams where the take of hatchery trout or steelhead is presently allowed except for the Feather, Klamath and Mokelumne rivers. Refer to the Section 7.50 of the regulations for each individual reach.

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