The change is being implemented to ensure compliance, when fishing for salmon, to the one-rod restriction. Because of this Federal action, anglers are advised that ocean salmon fishing is restricted to State waters south of Point Arena during the period July 2-14. The dispute over the regulations stems from a difference in opinion between the Fish and Game Commission and the National Marine Fisheries Servies over the savings in winter chinook salmon that can be attributable to the timing of the minimum size limit increase. These hook size restrictions do not apply when using artificial lures, with or without bait, or if more than one pound of weight is used. Anglers are reminded that any coho salmon caught must be returned to the water immediately.
Chinook have black gums.
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