501 (c)(3) Est. 1987
To engage in the advertising and promotion of sale of seafood products and in activities for the prevention, modification, or removal of trade barriers which restrict the free flow of seafood products to market, including negotiations with State, Federal, or Foreign Governmental Agencies which affect the marketing of any seafood products. To engage in educational programs regarding commercial fishing and fish and shellfish recourses and to promote the wise use of those recourses on a sustained yield basis.
inquiries: email venturacountyfishermen@gmail.com
VCCFA Directives in order of priority for the maintenance and development of our fisheries
Infrastructure
Protection and Promotion of Recourses (Fishing Area)
Marketing
Education is an additional priority. Through educating future commercial anglers, we can continue our sustainable fisheries.
VCCFA Member meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 6pm.
Next meeting Sunday April 7th
To be placed on the email list, and recieve invites and agendas click here
SeaSketch Mapping project from Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara
CFSB has requested participation from Ventura County Commercial Fishermen to create a (protected) database of territories fished, including transit routes. This data will be used to show what areas are directly effected by projects in the future, as wind farms, aquaculture, and other uses of the ocean are proposed. The data is protected, and being collected by CFSB. Click here to read more ...
Channel Islands Harbor
The HOIST at Fisherman's Wharf
For tokens, please contact C.I. Harbor Patrol on Ch. 12 or call (805) 973-5960 Tokens can be purchased at the C.I.H.P. Office
Channel Islands Harbor
Marine Emporium Landing Hoist For access contact Hook's Landing. (805) 382-6233
OTHER FISHERY RELATED NEWS
Video: SoCal's Great White Shark Population is Coming Back Strong
Source Surfer.com
JOFLO News for Fishermen: Safety Equipment
It's a good time for me to remind all who fish much of the time off SANTA BARBARA COUNTY about the County's Fishery Enhancement Fund's SAFETY EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT. The funds have been provided by oil companies as Santa Barbara County's condition for offshore project approval. A boat owner/lessee can receive UP TO $1,000 IN REIMBURSEMENTS within a 12-month period to cover, in combination...read more >Click Here<
Communication Board Posted May 5th, 2023
SB County FEF Safety Reimburse Form 2022.pdf
