I started chasing stream trout in the ‘70’s. Back then the April Sierra stream trout opener was a big deal. In those days it was common to see displays of things like salmon eggs and green canvas creels at mainstream … Continued
Collins Lake is one of Norcal’s best-known trout fishing destinations, but the lake also has a robust bass population that goes overlooked by many anglers. In the past I’ve spent a good deal of time targeting bass at Collins … Continued
The NTAC is what I’d call the “every man’s” or “every family’s” trout fishing event. Sure, each event offers up a bunch of cash prizes, gear and other goodies, but the entry fees are low. The cost to participate is … Continued
(East Bay) Crabbing is starting to wind down for East Bay anglers, but no one is complaining now that rockfish and lingcod season is underway. Out of the Berkeley Marina, Captain James Smith of California Dawn Sportfishing enjoyed solid crab … Continued
Lush green hills, a brim full lake, lots of BIG trout, tons of family fun, great camaraderie and a huge crowd were just a few of the highlights when the Norcal Trout Anglers Challenge tournament tour visited Collins Lake on … Continued
An angler that has a basic grasp of trolling tactics both with and without downriggers will catch plenty of trout and salmon throughout the course of the season, yet there are advanced tactics and tricks that can help elevate your … Continued
(Colfax) While there have been no reports of anglers catching rainbows at Rollins Lake, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that a plant of rainbow trout took place at the lake on March 20. This comes as … Continued
(Redding) It’s going to be a great fishing season at Lake Shasta this spring and summer. The big lake is going to hit capacity, all launch ramps and facilities will be in full operation and the fishing for trout and … Continued
(Redding) The weather is great, the flows are stable and the trout bite on the upper reaches of the lower Sacramento River is pretty much red hot. “We’ve had a great week,” exclaimed Captain Kirk Portocarrero. “I’ve spent a … Continued
With a parade of violent Pacific storms battering California you would have had to have been a moron to think that the weather beyond the Golden Gate was going to be pleasant. The fact of the matter was that … Continued