California officially reopened salmon fishing on the river this week after a three-year closure brought on by historically low salmon populations.
The Sacramento River is best known for its Chinook salmon, one of four major salmon species found in California alongside coho, pink and chum salmon.
Many conservation groups and state officials credit the reopening to years of restoration work aimed at rebuilding California's struggling salmon populations.
One of the most significant milestones came in late 2024, when the last of four dams on the Klamath River was removed.
Rebuilding salmon habitat across Northern California
Efforts to restore salmon extend well beyond the Klamath River.
"When salmon aren't doing well, lots of other things in the environment aren't doing well," said Carson Jeffres with the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences.
"We've all come together and said we're going to improve conditions for salmon," said David Guy, president of the Northern California Water Association. "It's some of the most exciting work we're doing."
"The more we do, the more things will improve for salmon, and we'll hopefully have vibrant salmon runs in California for many years to come," Guy said.
Streamkeeper Max Stevenson has helped restore natural creek habitat by reshaping the streambed to create better spawning conditions.
"That's a great number," Stevenson said. "That's like having a small hatchery out here."
"Hopefully, what we're doing is holding those fish longer, letting them get bigger before they turn and head to the ocean," said Roger Cornwell, president of the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors.
"The ability to have people go and catch fish and use the resource is one of the ways you bring that energy for conservation and management," Jeffres said.
"The season's only going to get better."
Fishing guide B Panachon Say-Lee said anticipation has been building for months.
Even with sonar technology helping locate fish beneath the surface, catching salmon remains far from guaranteed.
Still, finding those fish is only half the battle.
Fellow fisherman echoed that sentiment.
Not everyone landed a fish on opening day.
Many people said they were simply happy to be back on the water.
"Everybody was excited to get out. Either way, beautiful day," Say-Lee said.
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