Future of passenger sportfishing boats uncertain

August 12, 2021

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Guest Editorial by Ken Franke, President, Sportfishing Association of California

More than 12,000 anglers have signed the “Save Fishing” petition displayed at sportfishing landings all along California’s coastline, from San Diego to the Oregon border – and for good reason.

Last year, as owners of passenger sportfishing and whale watching boats were fretting over whether their businesses would survive the financial losses of the COVID-19 lockdowns, regulators at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) were quietly working on engine emission regulations that are so cost prohibitive, they will do what the pandemic could not do – put them out of business.

www.SaveFishing.com. The captain and crew of your favorite fishing vessel thanks you – as do their families.