Drought Forces Broadest Fishing Ban in State; Coho At Risk of ExtinctionFebruary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s state Fish and Game Commission approved closures of dozens of rivers and streams in an attempt to protect threatened salmon and steelhead trout. Scientists are worried the drought may push Coho salmon to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.