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AdvertisementState officials warn of dangerous algaeCalifornia fishing license sales up during pandemicState officials warn of dangerous algaeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTONI: THANK YOU. THE PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED PEOPLE TO LOOK FOR ACTIVITIES WHERE THEY CAN SOCIAL DISTANCE. FISHING IS ONE OF THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT’S SEEN A SURGE. TY: TODAY HAPPENS TO BE NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY. BUT THERE IS A GROWING CONCE ALL OVER CALIFORNIA. TONI: KCRA 3’S BRIAN HICKEY IS LIVE AT FOLSOM LAKE WITH A LOOK AT THE DANGER OF ALGAE. DID YOU CATCH ANYTHING YET? BRIAN: NO, JUST CATCHING SOME NICE RAYS. THE SALES OF FISHING LICENSES IS UP 10% OVER THE SAME TIME LAST YEAR AS PEOPLE ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTDOORS AND PHYSICALLY DISTANCING. OUT HERE AT FOLSOM LAKE, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GETTING OUT AND ENJOYING THIS RESOURCE IN OUR BACKYARD. THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CITY HAVE SEEN A HUGE UPTICK IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE BUYING FISHING LICENSES, EVEN WITH THE SHUTDOWN AND THE PERIOD WHERE NOBODY WAS BUYING ANYTHING. THEY ARE SAYING PEOPLE ARE REALIZING THE BENEFITS OF GETTING OUT AND ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS, NOT ONLY WITH FRIENDS BUT WITH FAMILIES. &gt;&gt; PEOPLE ARE DISCOVERING THAT FISHING IS A GOOD WAY TO RELIEVE STRESS. IT IS A GOOD WAY TO PHYSICAL DISTANCE, IT IS A GOOD WAY TO GET MENTAL RELIEF, IT IS GOOD FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT IS SAFE. PEOPLE ARE REDISCOVERING FISHING IN CALIFORNIA AND WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THAT. BRIAN: AS PEOPLE HEAD OUT ONTO THE WATER, THEY ARE REMINDING PEOPLE THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR WE SEE THOSE HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS. AS WATER WARMS UP AND STAGNATES, YOU START TO SEE THESE DANGERO ALGAE BLOOMS AND AN LEVEL OF TOXINS, WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN AND PET BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE HEADING OUT THERE. IF YOU SEE ONE OF THOSE ALGAE BLOOMS, REPORTED TO THE STATE SO THEY CONTESTED. HERE AT FOLSOM LAKE, THE WATER IS STILL CLEAR AND BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS OAdvertisementCalifornia fishing license sales up during pandemicState officials warn of dangerous algaeUnless your favorite fishing hole is top secret, you may have noticed a few more anglers fishing along the river banks and lake shores.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reporting a spring surge in sales of fishing licenses.The number of people buying sport fishing licences is up 10% over the same time last year, according to state officials. "It’s pretty remarkable when you think we had COVID-related delays to the trout seasons that open up in the mountains and to the popular ocean salmon seasons," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the Department of Fish and Wildlife.Fishing offers people a way to get outside and enjoy nature, while at the same time physical distancing from others."People are discovering that fishing is a great way to relieve stress. It’s a good way to physical distance, it’s a good way to get some mental relief, some good physical activity that’s safe. People are rediscovering fishing in California and we’re excited about that," Tira said.With the excitement for fishing comes a warning to be on the lookout for dangerous algae blooms.This is the time of year when water starts to warm up, becomes stagnant and can be a the perfect host for harmful algae blooms, also referred to as HABs.Blue green algae forms is one algae common to California waterways.When it grows in dense of enough concentrations it can release a dangerous toxin."They are particularly harmful to children and dogs. They can be toxic, they have smaller body sizes, they tend to be in the water more often swimming, they tend to drink the water. Dogs will get out and lick their fur afterwards so they increase their exposure and risk," Tira said.Anglers are being asked to keep an eye out for the the dangerous algae blooms and report them to state officials for testing.Residents can check the status of an area lake or river and also report algae blooms on a website called My Water Quality.Unless your favorite fishing hole is top secret, you may have noticed a few more anglers fishing along the river banks and lake shores.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reporting a spring surge in sales of fishing licenses.AdvertisementThe number of people buying sport fishing licences is up 10% over the same time last year, according to state officials. "It’s pretty remarkable when you think we had COVID-related delays to the trout seasons that open up in the mountains and to the popular ocean salmon seasons," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the Department of Fish and Wildlife.Fishing offers people a way to get outside and enjoy nature, while at the same time physical distancing from others."People are discovering that fishing is a great way to relieve stress. It’s a good way to physical distance, it’s a good way to get some mental relief, some good physical activity that’s safe. People are rediscovering fishing in California and we’re excited about that," Tira said.With the excitement for fishing comes a warning to be on the lookout for dangerous algae blooms.This is the time of year when water starts to warm up, becomes stagnant and can be a the perfect host for harmful algae blooms, also referred to as HABs.Blue green algae forms is one algae common to California waterways.When it grows in dense of enough concentrations it can release a dangerous toxin."They are particularly harmful to children and dogs. They can be toxic, they have smaller body sizes, they tend to be in the water more often swimming, they tend to drink the water. Dogs will get out and lick their fur afterwards so they increase their exposure and risk," Tira said.Anglers are being asked to keep an eye out for the the dangerous algae blooms and report them to state officials for testing.Residents can check the status of an area lake or river and also report algae blooms on a website called .Loading more articles...

AdvertisementState officials warn of dangerous algaeCalifornia fishing license sales up during pandemicState officials warn of dangerous algaeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTONI: THANK YOU. THE PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED PEOPLE TO LOOK FOR ACTIVITIES WHERE THEY CAN SOCIAL DISTANCE. FISHING IS ONE OF THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT’S SEEN A SURGE. TY: TODAY HAPPENS TO BE NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY. BUT THERE IS A GROWING CONCE ALL OVER CALIFORNIA. TONI: KCRA 3’S BRIAN HICKEY IS LIVE AT FOLSOM LAKE WITH A LOOK AT THE DANGER OF ALGAE. DID YOU CATCH ANYTHING YET? BRIAN: NO, JUST CATCHING SOME NICE RAYS. THE SALES...

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