Proposed Regulations for the Commercial Herring Fishery Proposed Regulations for the Commercial Herring Fishery Presented by The Department of Fish and Game Marine Region
Pacific Herring Fishery Provide the Commission a quota range of 0 to 10% of the spawning biomass Provide the Commission a quota range of 0 to 10% of the spawning biomass Recommend a quota of 2,854 tons Recommend a quota of 2,854 tons Modify season dates for fresh fish market Modify season dates for fresh fish market Increase daily fresh fish market Increase daily fresh fish market order to 1,000 pounds
Status of the Population San Francisco Bay Biomass estimate for season was 57,082 tons A significant increase over previous season estimate of 38,409 tons Increase due to strong recruitment of 3-year old herring Low harvest rate recommendation provides a sustainable fishery and continued stock rebuilding
Minor Changes Update season dates for Tomales and San Francisco Bays Update season dates for Tomales and San Francisco Bays Minor regulatory language changes to improve clarity and consistency Minor regulatory language changes to improve clarity and consistency
Summary A quota range of 0 to 10% of the spawning biomass Recommends a quota of 2,854 tons Supports changes to fresh fish market regulations
The Department would like thank the San Francisco Bay Herring Research Association.
Thank you Ryan Bartling Associate Marine Biologist California Department of Fish and Game Belmont, CA office (650)
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SF Bay Biomass Estimate 1978-Present
SF Bay Catch Rates 1973-Present