January 21, 2009

Commentary
Tilapia continue to
thrive in Salton Sea;
bite is hot right now

By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service

MECCA -- James Patterson was standing on the jetty at the headquarters of the Salton Sea State Recreation Area Monday afternoon watching the angler next to him reel in two tilapia at one time.
“He’s been doing that all afternoon,” said Patterson. “I’ve caught a few but my wife is outfishing me.”
But then his rod tip twitched and he picked up his rod and set the hook. Fishing with a light spinning rod, the rod took a deep bend and everyone stopped to watch him reel in the fish. When Patterson lifted the tilapia out of the water, it was -- by his own admission -- one of the smallest fish of the day, but he didn’t seem to mind. It joined the others in the cooler.
Patterson and his wife Linda had come to the Salton Sea with some friends from their Palmdale church to cash in on the unusual mid-winter bite of tilapia. The weather was balmy and the fish were biting. The jetty had about 30 anglers spaced along its length on the Martin Luther King holiday, and everyone was filling ice chests with fish. Anglers had come from all over Southern California to fish -- one group was from Hemet, two groups were from San Bernardino, two other groups from Orange County, and a big group from the Palmdale-Lancaster area. The word was getting out.
The tilapia population has been growing in the Salton Sea for the last few years, according to Sharon Keeney, a biologist with the Department of Fish and Game in Palm Desert. But she thinks the population has probably peaked because their surveys in October didn’t turn up quite as many fish. Past work has shown that the Salton Sea is one of the most prolific fisheries in the nation, producing an incredible number of fish per surface acre. It appears that hasn’t changed.
The tilapia population can be so dense that anglers snag fish when they are merely reeling in. Two anglers on Monday, who stopped fishing when they had 25 tilapia after a little more than two hours of fishing, said that two of the fish had been hooked in the back accidently. Even heavy fishing pressure seems to have no affect on the numbers of fish. Later in the spring it will be nothing to see 100 or more anglers fishing off this same jetty, and they will all catch ice chests-full of fish for days on end. Yet, the bite never seems to slow down or the tilapia numbers diminish.
The size of most of the tilapia being caught mirror what Keeney says they find in their gill net surveys. The bigger fish in the nets are usually in the 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-pound range with most of the tilapia half- to three-quarter-pounders. That is exactly what anglers were catching over the weekend.
What is unusual was the timing of this action. Normally, the tilapia bite doesn’t begin until late February at the earliest, and most of the time it takes a week or two of warm weather in March to launch the bite into high gear. But the unseasonably warm weather through late December and early January seemed to start things off earlier than normal, and many of the fish are already starting to put on their bright, spawning colors.
Salton Sea regulars know the tilapia may be a fishery swan song for the sea. They have watched the variety of fish at the sea decline over the past decade until the tilapia are the last fish that can survive in the highly salty water and its algae blooms that deplete vast areas of oxygen. This is almost ironic because the tilapia is actually a fresh water fish that has adapted to the salty conditions.
Keeney said the last corvina and croaker the DFG found in a survey was in 2003, and sargo disappeared the year before.
Corvina were once top dog in the Sea, growing to 20 pounds or more, and chopping through schools of smaller croaker or tilapia like yellowtail munching on anchovies. But the last good action on corvina was in 2002, with only a handful of skinny fish landed the following year. The death knell was a one-two punch of increasing salinity levels that finally made it impossible for corvina spawn to survive and water quality episodes that killed off both adults and young in shoreline areas.
“We still get occasional reports, third or fourth hand, of someone knowing someone who’s caught a corvina, but we haven’t actually seen one since 2003,” said Keeney.
Even the last 20 years the corvina were in the Sea, it took major winter rains to add enough fresh water to the environment to allow for successful spawns to occur, and the fishery followed boom and bust regimes. The death of the corvina fishery had been predicted since the early 1970s, but it took until this century before it finally happened.
There is a restoration plan awaiting action by the state legislature that would revive the Salton Sea’s fishery, but it is in limbo. The restoration is expensive and with the state’s ongoing budget crisis, it isn’t likely to be funded this year or in the near future. While the plan will reduce the size of the Salton Sea with a dike that bisects the body of water, allowing a portion to go dry. Salanity levels would be reduced and the corvina fishery could return one day.
Until then, there’s the tremendous tilapia fishery that can restock itself from populations in area canals and irrigation drains throughout the Imperial and Coachella valleys even when there are major dieoffs. Right now, the Salton Sea is again one of the most productive fisheries in the state.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

JANUARY 24-25 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa gun shows will tentatively be Mar. 28-29, June 6-7, Aug. 15-16, and Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
FEBRUARY 7-8 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar. Admission is $10. The next Del Mar gun shows will tentatively be Mar. 21-22, July 11-12, Oct. 3-4, and Dec. 12-13. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
FEBRUARY 13-16 GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: The annual Great Backyard Bird Count will be held Feb. 13-16 by volunteers across the nation. Organized by Cornell University and the National Audubon Society, bird count information is vital on tracking population trends and distribution of wild birds throughout North America. Information: www.birdcount.org.
FEBRUARY 14 BALD EAGLE CENSUS: Volunteers are needed to participate in this winter’s bald eagle counts conducted on Feb. 14 and Mar. 14 in the San Bernardino National Forest at Big Bear Lake, Baldwin Lake, Green Valley Lake, Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, and Lake Hemet. To volunteer and get more information, call Robin Eliason, a USFS biologist at the Big Bear Ranger Station, at 909-382-2832.
FEBRUARY 21-22 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867 for information about this class or the remaining 2009 schedule. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 1, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be June 6-7, Sept. 12-13, and Nov. 7-8. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
MARCH 4-8 FRED HALL LONG BEACH SHOW: The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat, and Travel Show will be held March 4-8 at the Long Beach Convention Center. This is the West Coast’s granddaddy of sportsman’s shows filling the convention center with exhibitors. Admission to the Hall Show is $15 for adults and kids are free. For more information, go to www.fredhall.com or call 805-389-3339.
MARCH 7 WEST VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The West Valley Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raising banquet 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Central Park Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Dinner tickets are $45 each. Information: Steve Gomez at 909-560-6000 or via e-mail at westvalleyfnra@aol.com.
MARCH 7-8 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 8, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale gun shows will be Aug. 8-9 and Nov. 21-22. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
MARCH 14 BALD EAGLE CENSUS: Volunteers are needed to participate in this winter’s final bald eagle count to be conducted on Mar. 14 in the San Bernardino National Forest at Big Bear Lake, Baldwin Lake, Green Valley Lake, Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, and Lake Hemet. To volunteer and get more information, call Robin Eliason, a USFS biologist at the Big Bear Ranger Station, at 909-382-2832.
MARCH 20-22 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve March 20-22. Food will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and gloves. Next project dates are April 17-19 and May 1-3. For more information and directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
MARCH 21-22 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 22, at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar. Admission is $10. The next Del Mar gun shows will tentatively be July 11-12, Oct. 3-4, and Dec. 12-13. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MARCH 25-29 FRED HALL DEL MAR SHOW: The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat, and Travel Show will be held March 25-29 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The companion show to the Long Beach event, this is the largest sportsman’s show in San Diego County. Admission to the Hall Show is $15 for adults and kids are free. For more information, go to www.fredhall.com or call 805-389-3339.
MARCH 27-28 QUAIL UNLIMITED SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT: The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting a fund-raising sporting clays shoot Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Norco. The Friday event will be a 50-target small gauge (20 and under) event for $30, while Saturday event is a 100-target main event costing $60 per shooter. Information: www.quriverside.com.
MARCH 28-29 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 29, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa gun shows will tentatively be June 6-7, Aug. 15-16, and Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
APRIL 4-5 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The remaining 2009 dates for the Bakersfield gun shows include June 20-21, Sept. 5-6, and Nov. 21-22. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
APRIL 17-19 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve April 17-91. Food will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and gloves. Next project date is May 1-3. For more information and directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
APRIL 18-19 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867 for information about this class or the remaining 2009 schedule. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
MAY 1-3 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve May 1-3. Food will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and gloves. For more information and directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
MAY 16-17 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is $10. The next Ontario gun show will tentatively be Oct. 24-25. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
JUNE 5-7 SHOOTING SPORTS FAIR: The Raahauge’s Shooting Sports Fair will be held Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises in Prado Basin. This is the only hands-on event open to the public where you can shoot virtually all of today's firearms. All major arms makers are present. Shooting exhibitions and hunting seminars all three days of event. Hours are none to 6 p.m. Friday, June 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Admission is $12 for adults, parking $5. Friday women admitted free. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 6-7 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa gun shows will tentatively be Aug. 15-16 and Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
JUNE 6-7 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 7-8. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
JUNE 20-21 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next dates for the Bakersfield gun show include Sept. 5-6 and Nov. 21-22. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
JULY 18 YOUTH SAFARI DAY: Help expose youngsters who've never had a chance to experience the outdoors by rounding up neighborhood kids, inviting single moms, and bringing your own clan to the 14th Annual Youth Outdoor Safari Day, where they can learn to fish, rock climb, shoot .22s and shotguns, kayak, make quail calls, and identify wildlife. Registration begins at 7 a.m., Saturday, July 18 at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises in Norco. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
 

CALENDAR RESOURCES

For a complete list of HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES held throughout the state, including times, dates, and locations, go to the Department of Fish and Game’s web site at this address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx.
For the rules and regulations on GRUNION RUNS, along with a complete schedule and the expected times of the runs, go to this web site address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/gruschd.asp
 

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:
976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard Wells Rd., Victorville. Contact Dave Recce at 760-956-7092 or Dave Halbrook at 760-553-2794.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com.
TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.

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