(Berkeley) After weeks of inactivity, East Bay charter boats are once again on the water now that the recreational crabbing season has opened south of Point Reyes. The Happy Hooker piloted by Captain Jim Smith, headed out on the hunt … Continued
(Oregon House) The spring trout plants have begun as Collins Lake continues to rise from the storms. Collins Lake has risen 46 feet since November. The lake level is now only 22 feet from full, coming up from a low … Continued
Los Vaqueros (Byron) You never know what you might catch when you go trout fishing at Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Jjust ask Gayle Greer of San Jose, who landed a 23.9 lb striped bass, according to Brian Demmunik at the Los … Continued
When it comes time to set the hook with various baits and on various species of fish the approach is pretty simple and universally accepted. Working a topwater walking bait is a perfect example…You’ll see the bite before you feel … Continued
With five Fish Sniffer supporters all itching to catch a sturgeon aboard Captain Chris Smith’s Captain Hook, I didn’t even plan on picking up a fishing rod during the trip and in retrospect maybe it would have been better if … Continued
(Orangevale) At first glance the American River appears to most as a slow, lazy river that winds through the heart of Sacramento area. However, there are drownings each year, most of which occur during the spring and summer when the river sees the highest … Continued
The Norcal Trout Angler Tour event at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area on Saturday, February 20 drew 150 anglers to target rainbow trout with a variety of baits and lures. “Rancho Seco is a great venue, with lots of family … Continued
(Clearlake Oaks) Largemouth bass action is heating up at Clear Lake as the water rises from recent storms. “The water level is higher right now than it has been for the past two years,” said Troy Bellah of Clear Lake … Continued
(Stockton) The San Joaquin River was once a hotbed for sturgeon fishermen with legendary Delta fishermen such as Jolly Jay Sorensen anchoring off of the pipes at Twitchell Island, the Patio, or the deep hole near Steamboat Marina and finding … Continued
The story behind the Rancho Seco Recreation areas and the fantastic fishing it features is fascinating. The Rancho Seco Recreation area features a 120 acre reservoir that boasts rainbow trout, Florida-strain largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill and crappie. Fishing at … Continued