Latest salmon options from PFMC 3/11/10

Latest from pfmc

Apparently these are the options that will be forwarded in the process.  Final decisions are mid-April I believe.

So, unless the DFG calls for an "emergency closure" in the next two weeks or so, we will have a salmon season opening.  How long it will last in anyone's guess at this point.

Allen

OPTION I
Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco)  April 3 through November 14.
All salmon except coho.  Two fish per day (C.1).  Chinook minimum size limit of 24 inches total length (B).  See gear
restrictions and definitions (C.2, C.3). 
In 2011, the season will open April 2 for all salmon except coho, two fish per day (C.1). Chinook minimum size limit of  24 inches total length (B); and the same gear restrictions as in 2010 (C.2, C.3).

OPTION II
Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco)  April 3-30; July 1 through November 14.
All salmon except coho.  Two fish per day (C.1).  Chinook minimum size limit of 20 inches total length (B).  See gear
restrictions and definitions (C.2, C.3).

 
OPTION III
 
In 2011, same as Option 1. 
Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco) Closed.
 
 

 
OPTION I 
Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico Border (Monterey South)

 April 3 through October 3. All salmon except coho.  Two fish per day (C.1).  Chinook
minimum size limit of 24 inches total length (B).  See gear restrictions and definitions (C.2, C.3).

 In 2011, the season will open April 2 for all salmon except
coho, two fish per day (C.1). Chinook minimum size limit of 24 inches total length (B); and the same gear restrictions
as in 2010 (C.2, C.3)



OPTION II.
Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico Border (Monterey)

 April 3-30; July 1 through October 3. All salmon except coho.  Two fish per day (C.1).  Chinook
minimum size limit of 20 inches total length (B).  See gear restrictions and definitions (C.2, C.3).
 
In 2011, same as Option 1.


 
 OPTION III
Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico Border (Monterey) Closed.
 
 

More info about the upcoming meetings & dates. Looks like they won't have a final-final decision until like April 21st? And it looks like they are actually having one of the mtgs in Monterey.
Pat


March 6-11, 2010
Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Council and advisory bodies meet to adopt the 2010 salmon management options for public review.
Agenda and meeting materials available online.

Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Telephone: (916) 929-8855
March 30, 2010
Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Hearing A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the proposed ocean salmon fishery management options adopted by the Council. Hearing begins at 7 p.m.

Red Lion Hotel, Evergreen Room
1929 Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95521
Telephone: (707) 445-0844
April 7-8, 2010
California Fish and Game Commission Meeting The public may address and/or ask questions of the Commission relating to the implementation of its policies or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Agenda and video available online.

Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, CA
Telephone: (831) 394-3321
April 10-15, 2010
Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Council and advisory bodies meet to adopt 2010 management measures for implementation by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Agenda and meeting materials available online.

Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220
Telephone: (503) 249-7606
April 21, 2010
California Fish and Game Commission Meeting - Teleconference The Commission will consider adoption of the proposed regulation changes.
Agenda and audio available online.
Resources Building, Fish and Game Commission Conference Room
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1320, Sacramento, CA