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American River salmon/steelhead production in jeopardy due to budget cuts.

SACRAMENTO - For the first time in three years, anglers this fall had the chance again to catch big, bright fall-run Chinook salmon on the American River, the crown jewel of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area. Kailyr Perry of Kailyrs Guide Service reported hot fishing while fishing the American from a...

13 Nov 2025Dan Bacher profileDan Bacher
American River salmon/steelhead production in jeopardy due to budget cuts.
Browns in Eastern Sierras

Browns in Eastern Sierras

Mike Cooper of MADE Baits caught this brown in the Eastern Sierras. He hit the river reservoir edge during the tail end of a fall storm before check i...

Salmon on the American

Salmon on the American

Dan Bacher fished American River salmon with Kailyr Perry of Kailyrs Guide Service to wrap up October. The short season ended Oct. 31. This is the riv...