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Fishing Report 12.6.15

dungeness crabThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) updated recreational and Commercial Dungeness Crab fishers on Dec. 1: crab fisheries continue to remain closed due to continued high levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid found in crab samples from California ports. The CDFW updated their website results for domoic acid sampling as of Dec. 3, 2015 with no change in results.

A few stats:

Emeryville Sportfishing’s annual catch for 2015 is 264 Dungeness crab compared with 2014’s catch of 16,420 (i.6%) and 2013’s catch of 19,017 (1.4%).

Emeryville Sportfishing sent out 36 Anglers in three boats on Dec. 5 and brought back a catch of 360 Rockfish, and 47 Lingcod. Their total catch for the month of Nov.: 1,288 Lingcod, 7,985 Rockfish, 543 Pacific Macerel, 1,475 Sandab, 8 Pacific Bonito and 5 Cabezon. That’s a lot of fish for recreational fishermen, though sadly lacking any Dungeness crab.

Emeryville Sportfishing is located in the Emeryville Marina at 3310 Powell Street in Emeryville, CA off Highway 80.  For printable driving directions from your location to Emeryville Sportfishing follow this link. You can reserve a boat now at 510-654-6040.

By |2015-12-07T12:16:58-08:00December 7th, 2015|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Time to Get a Job! Bay Street Brings Holiday Job Fair To Emeryville

rsz_1bayst1WHO: Bay Street and its Retailers. You?

WHAT: Bay Street Emeryville is hosting a Holiday Job Fair in the Central Plaza just as holiday festivities are about to begin. Retailers such as Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Sunglass Hut, Uniqlo, Old Navy, Charming Charlie’s, Cornology, Forever 21, Apple, Overton Security and others are offering seasonal work and permanent positions. Bring your resume, if you have one!

WHEN:  Sat., Nov. 7, 11am– 2pm                       

WHERE:  Bay Street Emeryville – Central Plaza, 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

 

By |2015-11-04T19:29:20-08:00November 4th, 2015|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Country Joe McDonald Livens up Citizens for East Shore Parks Celebration

Sunset from Emeryville SHore - Photo: Patricia Jones

Sunset from  Emeryville Shore – Photo: Patricia Jones

CESP (Citizens for East Shore Parks) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Fundraiser Brunch and Day in the Park on Sat., Nov. 7, from 10:30am – 1:30pm at the Berkeley Yacht Club and in McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Music is provided by Country Joe McDonald and Catering by Saffron Strand.

CESP will honor Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates, former GM of East Bay Regional Park District, Pat O’Brien and celebrate the formation of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park – named for Honorary Committee Chair Sylvia McLaughlin, founder of CESP and Save the Bay.

Photo - Patrica Jones

Park Sign at Entrance – Photo – Patrica Jones

The program will acknowledge the individuals and groups who came together to establish the 8.5 mile urban shoreline park full of trails and outdoor wonder, extending from Oakland through Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and into Richmond. Emeryville Mayor Ruth Atkins is also on the Honorary Committee of CESP. For more details or to purchase a ticket, click here. If you cannot attend, CESP is always looking for volunteers.

CESP, founded in 1985, is a small non-profit environmental organization that creates parks and preserves open space. They work to protect critical habitat and wildlife, conserve natural resources and develop outdoor recreation opportunities.

Berkeley Shore Sunset -PHoto - Patricia Jones

Another Shoreline Sunset – Photo – Patricia Jones

 

By |2015-11-04T19:31:05-08:00November 4th, 2015|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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Fishing Report: No Crab for Thanksgiving? Emeryville Sportfishing Chimes In

dungeness crabSportfishermen are anxiously awaiting the official opening of Dungeness crab season – originally slated for Nov. 7, 2015 – but the opening date has been pushed back. The delay is due to higher than normal levels of domoic acid found in the crab meat and viscera of Dungeness and Rock crabs. Domoic acid is produced by naturally occurring algae (Pseudo-nitschia), which can, if at dangerous levels, be toxic to human beings. This algae floats in the ocean near the surface soaking in sunlight to produce blooms serving as feed for whales and jellyfish, as well as shrimp. The remains fall to the bottom-feeding fish and crustaceans.

The CA State Departments of Fish & Game and Public Health and other agencies warn consumers not to eat any Rock or Dungeness crab caught along the coastline from Oregon to Santa Barbara until further notice. They are monitoring levels of domoic acid in the crabs and as soon as the levels subside, they will lift the warning.

UPDATE: Today, Nov. 5, The California Fish and Game Commission voted to postpone the opening of recreational crab season for up to six months. “The fisherman down at Emeryville Sportfishing are optimistic that the season will open much sooner. The State has the option to open it whenever they decide,” according to Emeryville Sportfishing’s owner Craig Stone.

Commercial Dungeness crab season was slated to open on Nov. 15. If that date gets pushed back too far, does that mean there will be no fresh Dungeness crab for Thanksgiving? No word yet on commercial crabbing opening date, though Stone believes it definitely is delayed. North West crab fisherman are fearful that the warnings against crab toxicity in the SF Bay will drive down prices and demand, though Seattle’s crabs are fine – way below the toxic level. Emeryville on the Bay will keep you posted. Or you can call the CDPH’s biotoxin phone line at (800) 553-4133.

Emeryville Sportfishing sent out two boats on Sun., Nov. 1, with 22 anglers catching 220 Rockfish and 66 Ling cod . (Salmon season closed on Sat., Oct. 31.) Emeryville Sportfishing is located in the Emeryville Marina at 3310 Powell Street in Emeryville, CA off Highway 80.  For printable driving directions from your location to Emeryville Sportfishing follow this link. You can reserve a boat now at 510-654-6040.

By |2015-11-05T16:21:04-08:00November 4th, 2015|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Welcome Blue Angels!

Line_AsternWe all heard it the minute the Blue Angels arrived in Oakland on Sunday evening to launch San Francisco Fleet Week! The Blue Angels  are based at the Oakland International Airport (OAK) for the second year in a row. It is expected that their base of operation will continue to be in Oakland for the foreseeable future.

Temporary Home at Oakland Airport

Temporary Home at Oakland Airport

 

An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year.  Will you be one of the tens of thousands watching in the Bay Area?  Here’s the schedule:

Thurs., Oct. 8,  1- 5pm – Airshow practice (North Field)
Fri., Oct. 9,   2:55 – 4pm – Airshow flights (North Field)
Sat.,  Oct. 10,  2:55 – 4pm – Airshow flights (North Field)
Sun., Oct. 11, 2:55- 4pm – Airshow flights (North Field)
Mon., Oct. 12, 10am – Blue Angels departure (Main Runway)

The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.

Click here for information about all the San Francisco Fleet Week festivities and more details about the air shows.

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