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John Richardson

John Richardson

Here Fishy Fishy

John is a Northern California captain who turned his lifelong passion for salmon and striped bass into Here Fishy Fishy, putting clients on the water exactly when the bite is on. He started learning knots from his grandmother and now runs a fully equipped 23-foot Alumaweld Super Vee Pro, always chasing the next strike. He offers half-day and full-day trips that keep anglers locked in and reeling fish over the rail, backed by the right gear and deep river experience. John delivers confident, productive days on the fish and memories that last long after the trip ends.

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NOW BOOKING AMERICAN RIVER TRIPS

Spring is just around the corner! To say I’m excited to be back on the river with everybody again ain’t even beginning to tell the story! These are some of the BEST days! If you don’t already know, you gotta book early if you want a spot 😄 Call me, message me here or Here Fishy Fishy! I can’t wait to see you out there catching some sun… and some fish!

Trout action at Lake Amador

Bite has been slow to fair with surface temps holding around 53° and water is a bit stained still. Fish are coming anywhere from top to 30’ and best action has been in the main body of the lake. 1.4 - 1.8 mph seems to be the ticket and fish have taken a variety of baits ranging from dark colored Rap...

30 Jan 2026
Trout action at Lake Amador
Delta Striper Bite Turns Wide Open

Delta Striper Bite Turns Wide Open

The California Delta is delivering red-hot striped bass action right now with water temperatures holding at 54 degrees. Anglers fishing with John Rich...

Early November Delta Stripers are biting

Early November Delta Stripers are biting

Stripers are active and we are having steady action. We are mixing up approaches each day. We are trolling when they want to chase, casting when they ...