The California Fish and Game Commission will hold an emergency meeting this week.

The meeting will take place beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 9.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed emergency regulation by calling 877-402-9753 or 636-651-3141; access code 832 4310.

Webinar details are on the agenda. The meeting agenda and documents are available on the commission's website at https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2020 .

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the commission will discuss whether or not to temporarily grant authority to California Department of Fish and Wildlife to decide whether to delay, restrict or suspend sport or recreational fishing in order to prevent and mitigate public health risks that may arise when people travel for fishing trips or congregate while participating in available fishing opportunities.

CDFW and the commission have received requests from county representatives and local health authorities requesting delays to recreational fish openers such as the Eastern Sierra trout
opener scheduled for April 25.