James Stone Breaks Down Salmon Season Setting Process
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03/11/2026Subscribe to The Fish Sniffer
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We're all getting amped up for salmon season in California, but the rules and regs for 2026 are still in the works.
Check out this video where James Stone, president of NorCal Guides & Sportsmen Association, breaks down the salmon season setting process. He walks through the current status and timeline, Sacramento River Fall Chinook numbers, the Klamath River constraints, ocean fishery quotas, and the differences of inland and ocean fishing.
Full breakdown below, and join NCGASA today to support the team that's putting in the work to protect and grow our salmon runs, improve hatcheries, and help secure more solid fishing opportunities for all of us.





















