Fisheries Omnibus Advances Through California Senate
![A harvest of crabs. [Photo from the Department of Fish and Wildlife]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/crabs.png)
A harvest of crabs. [Photo from the Department of Fish and Wildlife]
Yesterday, Senator McGuire’s critical fisheries legislation, SB 1393, passed out of the Senate with bipartisan support.
California’s commercial fishing fleet and recreational fishermen support more than 100,000 jobs and drive hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity each year. The Dungeness crab fishery alone, centered on California’s North Coast, generates tens of millions of dollars annually and remains one of the most vital commercial fisheries on the West Coast.
From the Klamath, Eel, and Trinity rivers to coastal communities up and down the state, fishing is deeply woven into California’s economy, culture, and way of life. Native species like rockfish, squid, crab, spiny lobster, steelhead trout, and Chinook salmon support jobs, sustain Tribal and coastal communities, and power local economies.
SB 1393 advances three key reforms: the legislation will strengthen the steelhead trout fishing restoration program and invest more funding into critical fishery habitat restoration projects. It will also modernize the Dungeness crab fishery management regulations and establish clear rules for vessel transit through closed-crab fishing areas (allowing for vessel transit even if an area of the coast is closed).
“The commercial fishing fleet is the lifeblood of rural coastal communities here on the North Coast,” said Senator McGuire. “From Crescent City to Half Moon Bay, we depend on the success and sustainability of California’s commercial and recreational fishing fleet. SB 1393 advances the modern management needed to protect our natural resources, strengthen our fisheries, and keep our coastal and rural economies strong for years to come.”
“SB 1393 has been long thought out by Fleet representatives and Senator McGuire. This legislation gives California’s commercial fishermen the regulatory certainty they need to plan their seasons and protect their livelihoods,” said George Bradshaw, President of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association. “Fishermen in every port of the Golden State are grateful to Senator McGuire for his continued leadership and advocacy on behalf of the men and women who make their living from California’s multi-million-dollar fishing industry.”
SB 1393 now heads to the Assembly.
Throughout his career, Senator McGuire has been a steadfast champion for California’s commercial fishing fleet. He has successfully advanced laws that have enhanced the livelihoods of fishermen and local coastal economies.
As Chair of the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture, Senator McGuire hosts the annual Zeke Grader Fisheries Forum, which brings together leaders from California’s commercial fishing industry, environmental groups, and state agencies to discuss the management of salmon, Dungeness crab, and other vital fisheries.
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Many years ago it was the same story about the salmon fishery. I’m guessing the crabbing industry will end up about the same no matter what leadership powers McGuire seems to have.
Basically there is minimal commercial fishing and littte sportfishing left in Humboldt county and the Eel river is in desperate need of a fish hatchery and squawfish eradication program. I doubt if that bill helps us at all.
I wonder what the actual wording is and how it wil realistically affect the local economy.
Bill summary:
(https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260sb1393)
>”… realistically affect the local economy.”
IMHO: Economy headed down the drain.
IMHO:
SB 1393 extends the crab fishery closure and advisory ‘group’ to 2040.
This bill would extend the operation of these, and related, Dungeness crab provisions until January 1, 2040. By extending the operation of existing provisions, a violation of which is a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would authorize a vessel to transit closed waters with Dungeness crab traps and Dungeness crab on board the vessel if specified conditions are met, as provided.
This bill would extend the operation of those task force provisions until January 1, 2040. The bill would establish the Dungeness Crab Fleet Subaccount within the Dungeness Crab Account. The bill would require the moneys in the subaccount to be managed and overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and, upon an appropriation by the Legislature, would require the moneys to be used to implement a spending plan that the bill would require the Dungeness crab task force to develop, as provided.
SB 1393 increases the Steelhead fishing card to $15.
Go figure.
News and facts posted.
People vote negative.
Must not like the bill (?)… or McGuire (?).
They should Vote Republican.
Posts as “IMHO” with no sources cited.
Claims it’s “news and facts.”
Whines about the downvotes.
Blames the Democrats.
Bozo logic!
Rebuild the mad river hatchery and make it more affordable to run. That fishery alone brought in millions of dollars to the economy when it was ran correctly. Plug it full of salmon and steelhead as it used to be. It used to be one of the most incredible fisheries around. And you were actually allowed to keep fish out of this river. Unlike all our other rivers