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California commercial salmon fishing season opens

AP- SAN FRANCISCO—Commercial salmon fishermen are heading to sea from San Francisco  and other area ports in what is expected to be a strong fishing season. continued

California commercial salmon fishing season opens May 1

heraldonline.com – SACRAMENTO, Calif. — May 1 marks the opening day of the California commercial salmon fishing season, which continues through October 15. “2013 is predicted to be a good year for California Kings,” says Aaron Newman, Chairman of the California Salmon Council. He adds, “California has traditionally been the leading producing state for troll-caught (hook-and-line) wild king salmon along the Pacific Coast. We’re projected to catch 3 million pounds this season, which is an increase over last year’s 2.5 million pounds.” continued