July 10, 2023 — This year, a prolonged drought prompted the closure of recreational and commercial salmon fishing in California and put many fishermen out of a job.
California submitted a request for a Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration to support the salmon fishing industry following the closure of the 2023 salmon season.
“We miss not having California king salmon this year,” said Mark Tognazzini, owner of Dockside Restaurant in Morro Bay. “Our two main dishes are based on California king salmon.”
To help qualify for the disaster declaration, the state is asking affected businesses to fill out a form regarding their losses.