1. Proposed Regulations for the 2011-2012 Commercial Herring Fishery Proposed Regulations for the 2011-2012 Commercial Herring Fishery Presented by The Department of Fish and Game Marine Region

2. Pacific Herring Fishery Provide the Commission a quota range of 0 to 10% of the 2010-2011 spawning biomass Provide the Commission a quota range of 0 to 10% of the 2010-2011 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

3. Status of the Population San Francisco Bay  Biomass estimate for 2010-2011 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

4. 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

5. Summary  A quota range of 0 to 10% of the 2010- 2011 spawning biomass  Recommends a quota of 2,854 tons  Supports changes to fresh fish market regulations

6. The Department would like thank the San Francisco Bay Herring Research Association.

7. Thank you Ryan Bartling Associate Marine Biologist California Department of Fish and Game Belmont, CA rbartling@dfg.ca.gov office (650) 631-2530

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9. SF Bay Biomass Estimate 1978-Present

10. SF Bay Catch Rates 1973-Present