James Stone Breaks Down Salmon Season Setting Process | The Fish Sniffer

James Stone Breaks Down Salmon Season Setting Process

James Stone Breaks Down Salmon Season Setting Process

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.

James Stone

James Stone

Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen's Association

The Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen’s Association (NCGASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves as the "Sportsmen’s Voice" for Northern California. Backed by over 2,500 members, the organization brings together professional guides and outdoor enthusiasts to protect regional hunting and fishing opportunities. By working directly with government agencies and conservation groups, NCGASA advocates for better hatchery production, habitat restoration, and fair access to public resources. The association is led by a volunteer board of directors and regional managers who turn local expertise into a unified front to preserve California’s outdoor heritage for future generations.

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