Low salmon numbers in the area prompted a request by the governor for a federal fishery disaster declaration to support the salmon fishing industry, as it faces early closure of the 2023 salmon season. Levels of Chinook salmon are at historic lows this year. The disaster declaration would provide relief for communities impacted by the closure of the season. Its expected that the National Marine Fisheries Service will enact closure of the season effective in mid-May and in addition, the California Fish and Game Commission will consider whether to adopt a closure of inland salmon fishing at its teleconference on May 17.