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Irrigator Brings Huge Chinook Run

Near-record numbers of Chinook salmon returned successfully to the Shasta River last fall despite daunting, drought-related environmental conditions and a large number of migrating fish that increased the threat of disease. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) counted more than 29,000 adult Chinook salmon at video camera monitoring sites and fish weirs, making the return the largest on the Shasta River since 1962. "Irrigation districts and individual landowners stepped up and contributed water to reduce disease risks to returning salmon," said Neil Manji, CDFW Regional Manager. "The increased flow helped cool the river water and ...
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Annual Fishing (16+) - $38.85
1-Day Fishing (16+) - $12.60
2-Day Fishing (16+) - $19.45

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Annual Fishing (16+) - $104.20
10-Day Fishing (16+) - $38.85

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Fishing Licenses are required for residents and nonresidents, 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates...
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