THE MUCH ANTICIPATED SALMON SEASON OPENED ON SATURDAY WITH SALMON NUMBERS IN THE MONTEREY BAY LIGHTER THAN EXPECTED. UNOFFICIAL SPOT CHECKS CONDUCTED, BY FISH AND GAME, ON MONTEREY BAY FISHERMEN SHOWED JUST OVER HALF HAD SALMON CATCHES. CURRENTLY THE HOT SPOT FOR SALMON FISHING IS HALF MOON BAY, WITH SAUSALITO ALSO REPORTING GOOD SALMON FISHING.