Saturday May 20, 2023 at Pillar Point Harbor Launch Ramp
Need 20 to 30 Able bodies, tools needed 3/4 inch sockets, open ended and box wrenches, spud wrench, hammers, pry bars, pliers, side cutters, sun screen, hats, gloves, knee pads, Smiley face!
Food at 8 am, work at 9am Pillar Point Harbor Half Moon Bay, Upper parking lot for food, Launch ramp for work.
| Another opportunity to get involved and make your opinions about Off Shore Wind Energy known. (To more than your fishing buddies!) |
| BOEM Contact:John Callahan907-334-5208 |
| Dear Stakeholder – Please join BOEM Director Liz Klein for the first public meeting of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Offshore Wind Energy and Fisheries. WHEN: April 13, 2023 (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET) WHERE: Virtual Webcast – Registration Instructions All are welcome and encouraged to attend the webcast. The virtual open session will introduce the committee to the public and discuss the standing committee goals. The National Academies require advance registration. Meeting details, including a webcast link, registration instructions and a full agenda, will be available via the Registration Instructions above. Established at BOEM’s request, this new standing committee will help BOEM expand and improve its engagement and communication with the fishing community on offshore wind energy activities. The committee is to serve as an independent, credible forum to discuss the state of science and pressing concerns related to the intersection of offshore wind with fisheries. Committee members will choose meeting topics in consultation with BOEM staff, based on input from BOEM and other stakeholders. |
https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/standing-committee-on-offshore-wind-energy-and-fisheries
| You can also visit the P.F.M.C.’S Off Shore Wind Page for additional information |
Check out this thread in Coastside Projects and Events
To clarify, at the start of the season.
North of Pigeon Point from May 15 – July 15
NO INSHORE FISHING!
South of Pigeon Point May 1 -September 30
ALL DEPTHS!
Important to remember that no inshore fish are allowed to be kept when inshore fishing is closed, regardless of what depth they were caught. Emphasizing that it doesn’t matter if you caught a blue or a black in deeper than 50 fathoms, no retention of inshore species allowed.
Im so glad you asked. Here are some ID cards provided by CDFW, ODFW and Recfin to help with identification. Not only are there ID cards for Inshore, Shelf and Slope rockfish, there are also some for the Copper, Quillback and Vermillion among others. The individual species ID cards include several variations in color and appearance for each species. There are a few that are helpful in comparing and contrasting
Ok, So now I know what I can fish for and when? How can I find the 50 Fathom line?
Keep in mind it does not follow the contour line! Check you local waypoints!
Here is a link to the waypoints from Canada to Mexico.
Here is another link to the NOAA list of the same.
Now that we are catching all these deepwater fish, how do we safely release them? (Yes, they can be safely released!!!). Stay tuned for more information about barotrauma. Coastside has an interesting history of involvement in influencing the use of descending devices to create more fishing opportunity for all.
Here is a great barotrauma video, served with extra cheese lol. https://forums.coastsidefishingclub.com/threads/short-video-on-rockfish-releases-in-the-market.85864/
Check out our Greybeard Articles on Rockfishing for additional info!
Check out the Mendocino, Northern and Southern Management Area rules here.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional fishery management councils established by the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. They recommend fishery management measures in the Federal waters off Washington, Oregon, and California. Planning the Salmon fishing season is one of their functions.
https://www.pcouncil.org/about-the-council-2/
Each year at its March and April meetings the Council establishes management measures for commercial, tribal, and recreational salmon fisheries off the coasts of California, Washington, Oregon, and even landlocked Idaho. The management year for ocean salmon fisheries begins on May 16 and lasts for 12 months to the following May 15th. To support Council decision making the Council’s Salmon Technical Team and Council staff develop four documents that outline salmon management for the upcoming fishing year:
https://www.pcouncil.org/documents/2023/02/review-of-2022-ocean-salmon-fisheries.pdf/
Overall, the process of planning the salmon fishing season on the West Coast involves a complex and multifaceted decision-making process, with many different factors and stakeholders to consider. The PFMC works closely with state and federal agencies, as well as fishermen and other interested parties, to ensure that its decisions are based on the best available data and reflect the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
There is opportunity for the general public to be involved.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) has a unique process of public participation in the planning and use of natural resources, particularly when compared to other federal processes that may not have as much public input.
One of the main ways that the PFMC involves the public is through its advisory bodies, which include representatives from different stakeholder groups, including commercial and recreational fishermen, environmental organizations, and tribes. These advisory bodies provide input to the council on issues related to fishery management and help to ensure that the council’s decisions reflect the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
The council also holds public meetings throughout the year, which provide opportunities for members of the public to provide input and feedback on proposed regulations and management plans. The council encourages public comment and actively seeks out input from a wide range of stakeholders, including fishermen, conservation groups, and the general public.
Overall, the unique process of public participation in the PFMC’s decision-making process reflects the council’s commitment to promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and to ensuring that its decisions reflect the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
The PFMC posts a schedule of upcoming meetings, agendas, briefing books and E-portal for public comments. Additionally there is an archive of materials including youtube videos of past meetings. Please click through the links below to access the PFMC site directly.
Time to clean out those garages, sheds and basements. Bring all your old gear down to the 2023 Coastside Fishing Club Swap Meet.
Bring those rods, reels, plugs, flashers, gaffs, line, jigs, swim baits, tuna gear, salmon gear, rockfish gear, boat gear, electronics, memorabilia, outdoor gear, foul weather gear, safety gear, traps, line, floats, or anything else you can think of.
Free for members, $25 for non members. Grill Crew will be onsite.
A big thank you to our returning sponsors and a giant shout out to our new sponsors! We appreciate your contributions and continued support.
Ongoing and new sponsorship of the Bay Area’s oldest online fishing club continues to help provide support for our site, the forum, fishing reports, lobbying and advocacy activities as well as social activities like the Spring swap meet and Annual Dinner.
Buffet Dinner Menu
We have reached out to our old sponsors and even found some new support!
Pro-troll, P-Line, Outdoor Pro Shop, Konezone, Promar, Big Mike’s Spoons, Penn Rods and Reels.
Charters on the Mooch Better, Sara Bella, Reel Time, Argo and the Sea Adventure 80
Stays in Hawaii and Mendocino as well as a 5 person bird hunt at Birds Landing
Ticket sales are open for the 2022 Annual Dinner at the San Mateo Elks Lodge.
