Shore anglers and boaters braved sunny but windy conditions during the NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge event at Lake Camanche on Saturday, April 22 to hook some huge rainbow trout. Camanche, the popular East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) reservoir located … Continued
The striped bass means many different things to different folks, ranging from an alleged “predator” of salmon that is demonized by corporate agribusiness to a prized gamefish that is sought after by many hundreds of thousands of anglers in California. … Continued
(Stockton) Largemouth bass are moving into the banks in preparation for spawning, but there are still large females holding in slightly deeper water. The chatterbait bite has been hot for experienced anglers, but fishermen will be transitioning to Senkos as … Continued
(Yuba City) The spring run of stripers has arrived on the lower Feather River from Yuba City to Verona. Don’t expect big fish yet; most of the stripers are schoolie males, but the larger females should arrive soon. “We’re … Continued
Allen Vue of Sacramento experienced a great day of fishing at Rancho Seco Lake when he hooked two rainbow trout weighing 6.56 and 6.32 pounds while tossing out a Kastmaster from shore on Sunday, April 3. He brought the first … Continued
Lake Amador, situated on Jackson Creek in the now emerald green Mother Lode foothills near Ione, has acquired a reputation over the years for being one of northern California’s premier spots to battle huge trout. That reputation was evidenced … Continued
By the numbers, trout are the West Coast’s most popular species of gamefish. In addition to their beauty, trout enjoy a broad distribution that few other West Coast gamefish can match. Trout are at home in pristine high country … Continued
Amador (Ione) Rainbow trout fishing continues to be “pretty good,” with plants of 1200 pounds taking place every other week. The plants will ramp up in the spring. The fish are going down deeper, up to 15 feet with … Continued
(Orangevale) At first glance the American River appears to most as a slow, lazy river that winds through the heart of Sacramento area. However, there are drownings each year, most of which occur during the spring and summer when the river sees the highest … Continued
The Norcal Trout Angler Tour event at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area on Saturday, February 20 drew 150 anglers to target rainbow trout with a variety of baits and lures. “Rancho Seco is a great venue, with lots of family … Continued