This herring fishing is overseen by the California Department of Fish and Game; the herring population is in a downward trend, although not from excessive fishing pressure with the net techniques in use, but rather from ocean environmental factors. Herring spend most of their lives in the open ocean and come to Richardson Bay and other estuaries for winter spawning in the shallow protected waters.
Herring fishing is managed by the California Department of Fish and Game; the herring population is declining, not due to excessive fishing pressure from nets but rather environmental factors in the ocean. Herring spend most of their lives in open waters and migrate to shallow, protected areas like Richardson Bay for winter spawning.