California’s fishing seasons are officially in full swing statewide.

That includes the start of ocean salmon seasons and the general trout opener, which experienced some COVID-19 related delays. It comes as the state continues to see a surge in fishing license purchases. More licenses have been issued thus far in 2020 than this time last year.

A young fly angler caught a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in Alpine County’s Indian Creek Reservoir.Courtesy Peter Tira

We talk about it today and why more Californians are taking up fishing.

Guests

•  California Department of Fish and Wildlife Public Information Officer Peter Tira

Kids fly fishing camp in Bishop in 2019.Courtesy Peter Tira