Sturgeon Released, Packaged Salmon Roe Seized From Illegal Fishing Operation Along Sacramento River

Sturgeon released, packaged salmon roe seized from illegal fishing operation along Sacramento River | News Channel 3-12

By Jakob Brooks Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO (KCRA) — Salmon fishing officially closed on the American and Sacramento rivers in 2023 due to low abundance estimates, but officials on Tuesday said that hasn’t stopped some from illegally capturing and trafficking different species for caviar trafficking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said while it was on the lookout for extensive illegal fishing activity alon…

Sturgeon released, packaged salmon roe seized from illegal fishing operation along Sacramento River

Salmon fishing officially closed on the American and Sacramento rivers in 2023 due to low abundance estimates, but officials on Tuesday said that hasn’t stopped some from illegally capturing and trafficking different species.