In August of 2016, Humboldt Baykeeper contracted with Ross Taylor and Associates to assist in implementing a study to test the methyl-mercury levels in commonly sport-caught food fishes from Humboldt Bay. This current study is funded by the California EPA …
Dredging up an answer
We have two serious yet separate dredging issues in Humboldt Bay. Both are largely caused from sediment produced by the Eel River. The first is the heavy, large particles that flow on the winter currents that surge north. The heavy …
Green Sturgeon in Humboldt Bay
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Humboldt Bay Harbor District Steps Up to Help Out
The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District was formed by California legislative action and also by an initiative of Humboldt County voters in 1972. The District runs the Port of Humboldt Bay and has jurisdiction over tidelands, but it …
Humboldt Bay Herring
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) have a broad distribution in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Alaska to northern Baja, Mexico. Humboldt Bay has one of the largest spawning populations of Pacific herring in California. Other significant Californian spawning populations include San …
Phil Glenn is Back
Phil Glenn, the former captain of the Shellback, is back in the charter business. With his new boat, Bluefin, he is chasing sharks, rays, and California halibut inside Humboldt Bay. This is an easy, fun, and scenic trip for fishers …
Shoaling causes dangerous conditions at entrance of Humboldt Bay
by Casey Allen I attended a meeting April 15th at the Harbor District concerning the shoaling at the entrance to Humboldt Bay. Emergency dredging will occur but not in time to alleviate the danger before our ocean seasons begin. The …
HASA letter to US Army Corp of Engineers
As an organization representing saltwater anglers, HASA is deeply concerned about boating safety.