California King Salmon Returns To San Francisco Markets After 3-Year Shutdown

CBS Bay Area

May 11, 2026

Seafood lovers in San Francisco were rejoicing on Saturday as sales resumed of fresh-caught Chinook, or "king salmon."

It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.

Sarah Bates rummaged through a large cooler, searching through her prized catch — a catch that she said had been a long time coming.

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