The technology was considered experimental when we were first given a demonstration years ago. Finally, after several seasons of testing, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has just approved the gear for general use across the entire fleet.
Bay Area crab lovers rejoice! After weeks of delays, fresh off the boat Dungeness crab sales started Sunday. It's the fourth year crabbers have been selling their catches directly to customers, who can expect to pay $11 per pound.
Another kayaker found the man in the water, face down and wearing a life preserver, and attempted to rescue him, the Sheriff's Office said.
No Dungeness crabs on the table this Christmas - and that's becoming par for the course in the industry. The crabbing season is now set to open in early January for the Bay Area and Central California.
Brendan Walsh landed a 10.25-pound canary rock fish near the Albion River Harbor in Mendocino County. The average weight of that type of fish is around 2 to 5 pounds.