Coastside Fishing Foundation
Further the interests of recreational anglers
About the Coastside Fishing Foundation
The Coastside Fishing Foundation is a California not for profit (501c3) company founded in 2014 by members of the Coastside Fishing Club to further the interests of recreational anglers and boaters, primarily in the San Francisco coastal and bay waters. Its major project involves the net pen acclimation of hatchery Chinook salmon smolt in ocean water rather than releasing them in the Sacramento River, greatly increasing their survival rate. This work influenced current bay and delta release strategies and is helping maintain ocean abundance in the face of depressed naturally spawning Sacramento River fish. The annual delivery of smolt by the Department of Fish and Wildlife to Pillar Point on the Johnson Pier is highly anticipated by locals, fish lovers and our volunteer crew. It’s a great opportunity to bring the kids to see how this project works.
You can read about the project or see the entire delivery and release schedule using the buttons above. The Foundation releases about 750,000 salmon smolt each year.
CFF also provides funds, gear and volunteers for Kids and Veteran’s fishing events. We also support and work with other groups that have similar objectives.
How is the Coastside Fishing Foundation funded?
The Foundation is funded by public grants and private donations and support of other like minded conservation organizations.
The Foundation would like to express its thanks for the continued support of the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Department and its Commissioners who have granted CFF funds to help continue the successful Smolt Acclimation Program.
Please help the Foundation with your tax exempt donation.
Donate to the Foundation
Checks should be made out to
Coastside Fishing Foundation
PO Box 5501 San Mateo CA 94402 US
+1 650-270-6112