Inductees to the 2025 California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame were recognized at this Commission meeting. Fritz Reid, Mike Passaglia and Rex Carr were honored as individuals who have made significant ...

With commercial salmon fishing in California closed for the third straight year, the state has relied on hatchery operations ...

At its October 8, 2025, meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) granted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) a six-month extension to complete its status review ...

Public and Tribal feedback played a vital role in shaping the plan. In March 2025, the SWAP Team hosted two public webinars, four conservation partner meetings, and two inter-Tribal listening ...

A group of roughly 45 people fishing for crab in San Francisco was interrupted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers late last month, the CDFW said Thursday. The department received a ...

As beaches fill up and grills fire up across California for the Fourth of July weekend, the state is offering another way to enjoy the great outdoors — free fishing, no license required. This Saturday ...

The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to list the Pacific pocket mouse as a candidate under the California Endangered Species Act, providing temporary protections while a yearlong ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced two upcoming free fishing days that will allow California anglers to cast out on a local lake or stream without needing a state fishing ...

New Melones pumping out bass and trout, Kyle Wise reported. Don Pedro bass, king salmon and trout bites good, Monte Smith ...

Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said eight people were arrested and more than 20,000 cannabis plants were eradicated in raids targeting illegal growing operations ...