Change to sturgeon regulations

Ken Jones

Administrator
Staff member
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The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) enacted emergency regulations yesterday (Tuesday) o reduce the harvest of white sturgeon in state waters. The new regulations will reduce the number of fish that can be kept to one per year, reduce the slot limit to 42-48 inches, cap the number of white sturgeon that can be possessed on a vessel at two per day and add seasonal closures to sturgeon fishing in key spawning areas. The new regulations are expected to go into effect in late October or early November following approval by the Office of Administrative Law.

Thanks to Glen for the information.