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New to Fishing? You're Invited to Learn with Us!
CDFW's California Fishing Passport program would like to help more men, women and children learn how to fish. The program is offering free ocean fishing workshops that will teach new anglers about California's many ocean fish species, the environment they live in and how to fish for them. The next workshops are being offered in July and August. More Info
Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels
The California Department of Public Health recently announced the annual quarantine of sport-harvested mussels gathered along the California coast. The quarantine applies to all species of mussels that are recreationally harvested along the California coast, including all bays and estuaries. The quarantine is in place to protect the public against poisoning that can lead to serious illness. More Info
Be 'Bear Aware' this Spring and Summer
As spring and summer beckon people outdoors, California's black bears are also active after a long winter hibernation. CDFW encourages citizens to help reduce nuisance encounters with this iconic mammal by being "bear aware," which means taking responsible actions that promote responsible behavior while living and recreating in bear country. More Info
CDFW Fish Truck Tracker
CDFW raises and plants millions of trout each year for the enjoyment of anglers. To view trout planting schedules, visit the fish planting website. The fish planting schedule is updated in real time, directly by CDFW hatchery staff. Fish Planting Schedule
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From a communication from Kyle Murphy, DFW Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), CDFW received 1 million Kokanee eggs from Washington State's Whatcom Fish Hatchery in mid-January. These eggs are located at the Silverado Fisheries Base (SFB) and under quarantine. Fish will remain at SFB and planted from there in May.
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A meeting was held with the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 20, 2016 with Kyle Murphy, Roger Bloom and Kevin Schaffer (new Stafford) and representatives from both kokanee groups. Going forward, this review is expected to be an annual event.
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New 2017 Regulations:
2017 Fishing Licenses Make Fine Holiday Gifts
If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift this year, consider giving the gift of California's outdoors. Giving a fishing license is a wonderful way to show your appreciation and to make wonderful memories for many months to come. CDFW gift vouchers are also available. Purchase a Fishing License or Gift Voucher HERE.
We at CDFW think it is a great time to purchase your 2017 sport fishing license. Purchasing your license now will allow you to take advantage of a full year of the unmatched fishing opportunities the Golden State has to offer. With more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers, freshwater fishing opportunities abound in California. The state also features more than 1,100 miles of coastline that is home to hundreds of native fish and shellfish species.
A sport fishing license is also a great gift as you can purchase a voucher to give to a friend or family member.
November 5, 2016 – Folsom Community Center - 25th Annual CIFFI Fundraising dinner.
A huge thank you to all who attended, donated prizes, and worked at our 25th Annual Fundraising dinner. President Garry Erck executed a very well planned and organized event once again.
Stan Wong was named “Volunteer of the Year” for his outstanding contributions involving the Lake Berryessa Pen Project, The Finger Family was awarded the "President's Award" for their strong suport of CIFFI and Gary Voyt and his organization “Kids Catch a Smile Day” was awarded a $1,000 grant to assist him in his 25th year. Speakers included John McManus, the president of the “Golden Gate Salmon Association” & Stafford Lehr CDFW.
DATE CHANGE... IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, NOV. 6TH. ALL ELSE BELOW WILL BE THE SAME.
It’s that time of the year... the weather has cooled down and we are into a fall weather pattern so it’s time to get the fish pens at Lake Berryessa ready for our annual fish delivery in January. If you are available to help prep the fish pens on Monday, October 30th, your help would be greatly appreciated. We will meet at Markley Cove Store at 9 AM.
If you have someone who would like to help out please feel free to bring them along. We also need a couple of high pressure power washers and someone who can pick up several items that are in storage i.e. generator, water pumps, water hoses, extension cords, etc. (Location of stored items to be determined)
If you are available to help us out for the day make sure you bring rain gear, wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Plan on finishing around 1:30 and then have lunch in Winters.
Please let Stan Wong know if you can help at 925-818-9332.
Certificate of Appreciation, presented to CIFFI/Project Eagle Lake Trout by Stafford Lehr, California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Deputy Director, on behalf of Chuck Bonham, Director CDFW. Was followed up by message from Mr. Lehr at the Annual Traditional Independence Day Celebration, July 2, 2016. The 400 attendees as the event were appreciative of the comments and welcome the continued support from CDFW. (click on certificate for larger view)
Saturday, July 2, 2016 – Spalding Tract, Eagle Lake…another well-attended event! The CIFFI/Project Eagle Lake Trout Annual Traditional Independence Day Celebration at Arnold’s RV Park & Store drew close to 400 attendees, including 85 kids, ages 3-12, who participated in their own free kids raffle! The weather was perfect, the hotdogs/hamburgers were great...
EAGLE LAKE OPENER Saturday, May 28, 2016
Glorious, perfect weather was the back-drop for the many anglers who headed to Eagle Lake for opening weekend! No shortage of fishermen, just maybe a shortage of fish, for some. Trophy rainbow trout hadn’t heard a boat or seen a hook since the end of December and although, according to anglers, the bites were many, fish in the net were a bit scarce! The day after, on Sunday, fish were still hiding, but by Tuesday/Wednesday they were cautious, but could be caught. Guide Cliff Spediacci’s dad caught two very nice trout, 19” 2-1/2# and 21” 3-1/4#.
A CIFFI General Meeting ”Blast” took place at Gone Fishin’ Marine, Dixon, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Guest Speaker was STAFFORD LEHR, CDFW Deputy Director of Fish & Wildlife. Dave Hurley, editor of “USAFishing.com”, attended the meeting and below is his summary of the comments made by Mr. Lehr.
ACTION AT BERRYESSA TROUT PENS!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Markley Cove Resort, Lake Berryessa. STAN WONG, who heads up the Trout Pen Project, had been checking water temperatures regularly at the pens since early April. The cooling trend kept the temps around 62-64 degrees and Stan determined conditions were perfect for the fish release. Back in January 2016, approximately 750 pounds of healthy trout were delivered by California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and were placed into the pens at the end of Markley Cove docks. Volunteers provided the man-power and Markley Cove folks fed and watched them grow until release time.
April 29, 2016
EAGLE LAKE Getting Ready to Soar!
The water level continues to rise! Pine Creek, the lake’s major source of water, began running on January 30 and has continued to run non-stop since. Reports of snow pack in higher elevations as well as the continuing wet weather patterns have certainly helped to provide the lake with a positive look. The tules, thriving along the shoreline again, have a definite green cast. Anxious anglers are smiling!
Good Press from KENT BROWN, host of "Ultimate Bass" Radio, KHTK 1140AM Saturdays 5-6AM. Check out the video - from Outdoor Channel's "Strike-King's Pro Journal".
Kent & pro angler SHAW GRIGSBY filmed the episode right here on Folsom Lake! Kent explains why the bass get to be so big!
January 21-24, 2016 – International Sportsmens Expo @ CalExpo, Sacramento -a great outdoor show! CIFFI booth was a busy spot with membership sign-ups, renewals & plenty of conversation between anglers.
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