The Minn Kota was keeping the boat almost stationary below the falls on the Feather River. Using the term “falls” might be a bit of an over statement. The falls are basically a section of rapids that punctuate a relatively … Continued
Three separate strains of fish – the Eel River strain of American River steelhead, the Coleman Hatchery steelhead strain and Central Valley hatchery steelhead of undetermined origin – are returning to the American River this year, as evidenced in a … Continued
The area of the Feather River below the Thermalito Afterbay Outlet is legendary for the great steelhead and salmon fishing it has provided to anglers over the years. It also became legendary for the crowds of anglers, including those prone … Continued
(Yuba City) The Feather River continues to produce great numbers of striped bass for anglers fishing an array of offerings “Kevin, Steven, Jeff and Sean put the hammer down on some stripers on my latest trip on the Feather … Continued
(Yuba City) The spring run of stripers has arrived on the lower Feather River from Yuba City to Verona. Don’t expect big fish yet; most of the stripers are schoolie males, but the larger females should arrive soon. “We’re … Continued
(Oroville) The Feather River Fish Hatchery staff has finished spawning fall-run Chinook salmon for this season. The facility has trapped approximately 18,000 salmon, including both adults and jacks and jills, compared to 23,000 fish last season. “We were really worried … 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