The Morro Bay Harbor Patrol is gearing up for a busy weekend as recreational salmon fishing is opening for the first time in two years.

“It’s going to be a mad rush tomorrow,” said Shawn Stamback, Pacific Charters owner.

Due to low salmon populations, a recreational closure for all of California was put in place back in 2023, but now it’s back open this weekend for a short period.

“Everybody and their mother are going to be out there fishing,” Stamback said.

The Morro Bay Harbor Patrol will increase staffing this weekend and reminds all boat operators to carry their California boater card and safety equipment on board.

“There’s probably going to be people leaving the dock here as early as 3 a.m.,” Stamback said.

Harbor Patrol anticipates the Morro Bay launch ramp to be congested. The

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