Del Norte Fishermen: Go Fish!

In a Del Norte record time of 37 minutes at last Tuesday ‘s meeting, Crescent City / Del Norte Fishing Group co-Chair Andrea Spahn addressed the supervisors and thanked them and the community for their support in helping persuade State and Federal government to ease up on strict fishing quotas.  Co-Chair Steve Huber will supply 50 fish to Cal Poly Humboldt  for species analysis.

The Quillback stock assessment has been posted. Spahn shared a fish is considered over-fished if it is at 25 percent. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) determined all species of Quillback were at 46 percent of inventory but that figure may be subject to review. The STARR panel scientists may wish to omit some of the newly-collected data (underwater camera)  that could affect the percentages. Spahn offered her appreciation to the supervisors: and the courage for standing up and making their voices heard. “Now, these agencies know who we are, supportive, strong and supportive.  Crescent City and Del Norte will be closely observed. Hook and Line protocol will now be followed,” said Spahn.

The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) will meet in September and is not expected to recommend any curtailment of fishing in the Del Norte zone.

Spahn addressed Harbor commissioners with the good news, last Wednesday.

Now, Go Fish.