Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations

04/13/2026

The Commercial Salmon Season is official!!

The Pacific Fishery Management Council sets the 2026 commercial salmon seasons for California. After three years of closure, limited fishing opportunity returns as PCFFA continues work to improve future seasons.

09/19/2022

No threat of a tsunami from today's 7.5 quake centered near Puerto Vallarta.

WEAK53 PAAQ 191810 TIBAK1 Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 1110 AM PDT Mon Sep 19 2022 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger....

08/29/2022

Thousands of dead fish are piling up across the Bay Area from a hazardous algal bloom, signaling environmental groups to advise people and their pets to avoid swimming, kayaking or other activities on the water until the bloom subsides.

08/24/2022

The San Diego seafood consumers and fishing community both benefit from the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. Learn more in the post below

08/22/2022

August 22 update on status of CARES II Fisheries Assistance -

At this time we are uncertain when relief disbursement will occur.  We are anticipating it will occur within the third quarter of 2022. 

08/17/2022

“The dams are killing and harming far more fish than anybody thought when the current license terms were developed,” one representative said.

08/09/2022

https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2022-08-04/ddt-ocean-dumping-in-l-a-even-worse-than-expected

Barrels of DDT waste — along with other chemicals — were likely poured directly into the ocean near Catalina Island, according to federal regulators.

07/28/2022

"More work needs to be done to understand how offshore wind turbines will affect marine ecosystems before these developments pick up speed."

The realization that turbulence created by deepwater wind turbines could upset the spring phytoplankton bloom has researchers warning the rapidly emerging industry to proceed with caution.

07/27/2022

Today, the California Dept of Water resources announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Delta Tunnel project. The public comment period closes on October 22. There will be three virtual public hearings in Sept that provide the public an opportunity to offer comments as well.

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07/25/2022

The biggest threat to the Delta ecosystem is the unsustainable diversion of river flows both upstream and from the Delta itself. We need updated, science-based, water quality standards that protect native fish and wildlife species, and the people who rely on and enjoy a vibrant San Francisco Bay estuary, which includes the Delta.

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07/22/2022

The Port of San Diego Commissioners met on Thursday to discuss Seaport, and the major redevelopment to replace Seaport Village.
Thanks to several of our Tuna Harbor Dockside Market customers who showed up to speak on behalf of the fishing industry and keeping the fishermen’s market at or near its present location.
The good news is that the Commissioners heard it loud and clear and told the developer to make changes to include the fishing community recommendations.

07/22/2022

"You’re not going to get anything better than the North Coast’s California king salmon. It is the primo of the primo. And we all work very hard to keep the product absolutely exceptional" Dick Ogg.

The broader trend is still ocean warming. Along the way, scientists predict we will see more and more extremes, both hot and cold.