Salmon season is the highlight of summer for Willy Vogler and the recreational fisherman who launch their boats from his Tomales Bay campground. This year, it won’t be cause for joy.

With the Chinook population projected to reach historic lows, state officials announced last week that California’s 2023 commercial and recreational ocean salmon fishing season is canceled.

The shutdown will impact fisherman and businesses like Lawson’s Landing, the campground run by Mr. Vogler’s family that…