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VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District Special meeting on Tuesday (usually Wednesdays), February 24th, 2026 meeting, at 10:00am, as a hybrid meeting with remote comments. Meetings are held in person at the SMCHD Administration Building, 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada. Agenda. Staff Report for Item #G12: “Motion: Approve this Special Event 3 permit for a fundraiser organized by El Granada PTO and a fee waiver for Hounds in the Harbor – Dog Show, scheduled to be held at Pillar Point Harbor on Saturday, May 16th, 2026.”
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The 2026 California salmon season, covering May 16, 2026, to May 15, 2027, will be determined in April 2026 by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov) following reviews of 2025 escapement data and 2026 forecasts. While 2025 commercial fishing was closed, projections suggest potentially improved opportunities for 2026, with key regulatory meetings occurring in March and April 2026. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov) +4
Key 2026 Season Information
- Process: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) will set three regulatory alternatives in March, with final, official 2026 season regulations adopted in April 2026.
- Outlook: While 2025 was the third consecutive year of closures, initial indicators for 2026 are more positive, with some experts hoping for a, better season for recreational and commercial fishing.
- Data & Constraints: Key constraints include Klamath River fall-run Chinook spawning targets (minimum 40,700) and Sacramento River escapement, with 2026, forecasts guiding the decision.
- Key Dates:
- Feb 25, 2026: CDFW Annual Salmon Information Meeting.
- March 4–9, 2026: PFMC meeting in Sacramento to propose 2026 alternatives.
- March 23, 2026: Public hearing in Santa Rosa.
- April 7-12, 2026: PFMC meeting in Portland for final adoption.
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For the most accurate and up-to-date, information, anglers should check the CDFW Ocean Salmon Seasons web page in April 2026.
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San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 10:00am
District Office: 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada, CA 94018 Mailing Address: PO Box 1449, El Granada, CA 94018 Phone: (650) 583-4400 Fax: (650) 583-4614
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
Harbor District Agendas and Remote Meeting Links
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2026 Board of Harbor Commissioners
Contact Information: To email the entire Harbor Commission, click here.
George Domurat ~ District 2, Position: President, Term: 2022-2026 Email: gdomurat@smharbor.com
Virginia Chang Kiraly ~ District 5, Position: Vice Chair, Term: 2024-2028 Email: vchang-kiraly@smharbor.com
William Zemke ~ District 1, Position: Secretary. Term: 2024-2028 mail: wzemke@smharbor.com
Kathryn Slater-Carter ~ District 3, Position: Secretary, Term: 2022-2026 Email: kslater-carter@smharbor.com
Tom Mattusch ~ District 4, Position: Treasurer, Term: 2024-2028 Email: tmattusch@smharbor.com
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from Members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
District Office: 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada, CA 94018
Mailing Address: PO Box 1449, El Granada, CA 94018
Phone: (650) 583-4400 Fax: (650) 583-4614
Pillar Point Harbor without the breakwater.
Shoaling was dredged in 2025!
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