Salmon is beloved around the world for its rich flavor and health benefits. But if you buy a lot of it, be warned that the fish will probably become even more of a delicacy this year, especially wild-caught salmon.
The nutrient-dense fish will come at a steep price if salmon fishing is closed this year in California, which is likely.
Based on low population forecasts for Klamath River and Sacramento River Chinook salmon this fall, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) is recommending the cancellation of salmon fishing in California and a small portion of Oregon for the 2023-2024 season, which begins May 16.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) must approve the proposal by May 15. This is very likely to happen, given they already took in-season actions to halt most salmon fishing south of Cape Falcon, Oregon, until then.
So what does this mean for your salmon dinners? For one, they’ll likely become more expensive.
“California is really good at growing food and providing…nutritionally valuable food to the American people—salmon is one of them,” said Robin Ehlke, the PFMC’s staff officer for salmon fishery management. “I think it will definitely be noticed that salmon’s not part of anybody’s meal plan.”
While there will be salmon fishing further north in Washington and parts of Oregon, the majority of wild-caught Chinook salmon on the West Coast comes from California, according to Ehlke.
With a low supply of wild-caught salmon, it’s only natural that the prices of farm-raised might also increase.
“A decline in fishing will increase prices and put a strain on people who make their living fishing,” said Bryan Boches, co-founder and CEO of Safe Catch. “We need to find the sustainable balance and invest in these ecosystems if we want future generations to enjoy catching salmon in California.”
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