Community Corner
Fishermen: Recreation Halibut Season Opens
Grab your fishing pole and head to the nearest pier, rock or boat! California's quota has been increased.
CA - The recreational Pacific halibut season begins today and this year it will include three holiday weekends, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials.
The halibut season is split into four open periods -- May 1 to June 15, July 1 to July 15, Aug. 1 to Aug. 15 and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31.
The 2017 Pacific halibut quota for California is 34,580 pounds, roughly 5,000 pounds more than last year's quota, according to CDFW officials.
Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Because of the increased quota, National Marine Fisheries Service officials extended this year's season to include Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends.
- Also See: Home Prices Near Record As Sales Soar
The season's dates, however, are not guaranteed and could be trimmed if anglers bring in the overall quota prior to season's end.
Find out what's happening in El Cerritofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
For updates about the season, people can call the National Marine Fisheries Service Halibut Hotline at (800) 662-9825 or California's Recreational Groundfish Hotline at (831) 649-2801.
— Bay City News; Image via Pixabay