CDFW Pilot Program Seeks to Establish Black Bass Fishery at Gibson Ranch

Sacramento County Park Pond Stocked with Smallmouth, Largemouth and Spotted Bass

Responding to angler interest in more close-to-home, warmwater fishing opportunities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has stocked smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass into the park pond at Gibson Ranch in Sacramento County.

“We understand that most of California’s licensed anglers live in urban, metropolitan areas so creating diverse angling opportunities close to home is really important to keep these anglers engaged,” said Farhat Bajjaliya, a CDFW Fisheries Branch supervisor. “Creating a new fishing opportunity at a place like Gibson Ranch allows these anglers to get out close to home in a really beautiful area, a nature-like setting, and, hopefully, catch something.”…

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