(Stockton) Striped bass remain king in the San Joaquin side of the Delta with the water temperatures reaching optimum temperatures. Bait fishermen are finding the best action in the cold water, although there has been a window for swimbaits on … Continued
Troy Fletcher, a visionary leader of the Yurok Tribe, passed away of a heart attack on Friday night, November 20. I first met Troy nearly 20 years ago at a Fish and Game Commission hearing when he was the director … Continued
Sacramento River Salmon fishing was great this year and the season is not over yet. Salmon season closes on Dec. 16 2015 this year. Greg and Connie Salmon Salmon fished with me last week and were able to hook and … Continued
(Bodega Bay) What do Sonoma County saltwater anglers really want? That’s easy they want crab combos! On the up side, the rockfish and lingcod bite along the north coast is really good. Of course the downside is that the crab … Continued
(Berkeley) All in all, fishing is excellent as far as East Bay saltwater anglers are concerned. Outside the Golden Gate the lingcod and rockfish action is red hot. Inside anglers drifting with live anchovies and live mackerel are rounding up … Continued
(Redding) The salmon bite isn’t red hot for Sacramento River anglers, but the fishing is productive for anglers that put in their time. In addition to the salmon, there are good numbers of steelhead in the system. “We’ve been getting … Continued
(Dobbins) The first two significant storm systems have swept through California, but action at Bullards Bar remains tough for most. “Worms continue to be the better bet for anglers working rocky structure at Bullards Bar,” said Daniel at Emerald Cove … Continued
(Chester) Exciting late fall trout fishing is underway at Lake Almanor. On one hand, if you visit the lake right now, you’re not going to hook a bunch of fish. However, the fish you hook will be quality rainbows and … Continued
When I received word from Captain Manuel Saldana Jr. of MSJ Guide Service that he was catching salmon on the Feather River, I was eager to join him and try my luck. I met up with Captain Manuel and his … Continued
(South Lake Tahoe) Morning temperatures are chilly, crowds are light and the mackinaw are biting consistently. In short, this is a prefect time to visit Lake Tahoe for a limit of late fall lake trout. For example, the team at … Continued