April 11, 2026

A person stands on a dock beside a boat, pulling on a rope attached to the vessel’s rigging. Wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, they look upward while working with the line. A wooden piling and parts of a waterfront with buildings appear in the background under a clear sky.

Environment

California salmon fishing poised to finally reopen. Can the industry recover?

After three years of devastating closures, salmon fishing will finally reopen — can the industry survive the threats to come?

By Rachel Becker • April 11, 2026

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