The population of Delta smelt, an indicator species that demonstrates the health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, has declined to a new record low population level, according to the spring 2016 surveys conducted by the California Department of Fish … Continued
(Brannan Island) Excitement is running high in the West Delta. The sturgeon bite has been fair to good, depending on the day and the spring striper run is just getting started. Captain David Hammond of Delta Pro Fishing has … Continued
(Martinez) Captain Chris Smith of Captain Hook Sportfishing has been doing well on sturgeon, boating one or more keepers most days while fishing out of the Martinez Marina. Anglers fishing with Smith not only have a good chance of … Continued
When it comes time to set the hook with various baits and on various species of fish the approach is pretty simple and universally accepted. Working a topwater walking bait is a perfect example…You’ll see the bite before you feel … Continued
With five Fish Sniffer supporters all itching to catch a sturgeon aboard Captain Chris Smith’s Captain Hook, I didn’t even plan on picking up a fishing rod during the trip and in retrospect maybe it would have been better if … Continued
As we headed out Wednesday January 20 with rare dry skies, flat calm weather and primo tides, Norm Perry assumed his usual spot on the port bow. Norm travels the world in his quest for fishing adventure and knew these … Continued
(Stockton) Most Delta anglers are migrating to the Sacramento River with increased chances for sturgeon and striped bass success. The incoming flows should help in pushing out the dying water hyacinth, and a good flush is just what is required … Continued
(Pittsburg) The winter bite is on and both sturgeon and stripers are being caught by anglers slinging bait throughout Suisun Bay and the West Delta. “The sturgeon fishing has been pretty good for me,” related Captain Chris Smith of Captain … Continued
There are two kinds of anglers residing in northern California, those that HAVE landed a sturgeon and those that SHOULD land a sturgeon. With good sturgeon action now underway in the West Delta this is a perfect time to contemplate … Continued
(Rio Linda) Salmon season on the Sacramento River closed on December 16, so anglers are now focusing on sturgeon fishing in the Delta and below Freeport. “One customer, Jim, reported that the sturgeon fishing was hot on their latest trip … Continued