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The California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have named San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Michael McCann and San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Ken Jorgensen as the 2025 Wildlife Prosecutors of the Year, recognizing their efforts to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crimes and chronic natural resource violations throughout the state.

Witnesses say the fisherman may have become permanently attached to a tackle shop display sometime around 2023. DANA POINT — Local anglers are still trying to determine whether 22-year-old fisherman Tyler “Treble Hook” Jenkins is a human being with piercings or the result of a catastrophic accident involving a tackle shop and poor decision-making.

California anglers targeting kokanee salmon and inland Chinook salmon will have more opportunities to get on the water in 2026 as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) expands stocking efforts at reservoirs throughout the state. The agency recently released its 2026 stocking schedule, which includes inland Chinook salmon plants at 10 reservoirs and kokanee salmon plants at 16 lakes and reservoirs across California.

As recreational anglers prepare for another season of tuna fishing, discussions often focus on regulations, retention limits, and finding fish. But according to experienced fishermen, what happens after a tuna is landed can be just as important as the catch itself. Recent Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limits announced by NOAA Fisheries serve as a reminder of the value placed on every fish harvested.

The Log Newspaper has been Southern California boaters’ top source for in-depth local boating and fishing news since 1971. Nowhere else will you find The Log’s exclusive coverage of the latest boating issues, breaking news, upcoming events of interest to mariners, and new legislation affecting California boaters.

Date: July 18, 2026 Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Coast Guard Recruiting Building, 4202 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard Cost: $35 RSVP Required With California’s boating season in full swing and state boater card requirements now in effect, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is encouraging recreational boaters to sharpen their skills by attending its upcoming Boat America course in Oxnard.

Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing We had a good week of local fishing by June standards. Water temperatures ranged from 65° to 69°. There were some dirty zones for sure, but we did have some nice water a few days this week, and that helped. The local bass scene for the half-day anglers was pretty good, with flylined anchovies or baits fished on sliding sinkers being the best bet for bites. Small hooks and light line were the name of the game for the live bait anglers this week.

For many boat owners, deciding to sell a vessel often leads to one immediate question: What’s my boat actually worth? The answer can be more complicated than simply browsing online listings and comparing asking prices. While many sellers focus on what they hope to receive, professional yacht brokers evaluate a variety of factors before determining a realistic listing price, including comparable sales, vessel condition, market demand and even the time of year.

With yellowtail showing up in greater numbers along Baja’s coastline and Southern California boaters once again looking south for warm weather, offshore fishing and cruising adventures, many mariners face the same question: Where should I stay once I cross the border? For decades, one answer has consistently risen to the top.

A new chapter is about to begin at the end of the San Clemente Pier. City officials recently approved a concession agreement with Hook & Cook SC LLC, a new food, beverage, bait and tackle operation that aims to transform the pier’s long-vacant concession space into a destination that celebrates fishing, coastal culture and community engagement. The concept, proposed by San Clemente residents Nicholas and Lauren Rivard, was selected from 10 submissions received by the city.