(Berkeley) Toxin levels in northern California crabs are approaching the acceptable range and anglers are hopeful that the season will open soon. The rockfish and lingcod bite outside the Golden Gate remains excellent both at the Farallon Island and along … Continued
(Redding) The 2015 river salmon season officially closed on December 16. Fishing during the final week of the season was fair and steady for a mix of mainly dark fish in the 15 to 30 pound class. Now that salmon … Continued
(Pittsburg) The winter bite is on and both sturgeon and stripers are being caught by anglers slinging bait throughout Suisun Bay and the West Delta. “The sturgeon fishing has been pretty good for me,” related Captain Chris Smith of Captain … Continued
(Oroville) Boaters launching their boats with 4-wheel drive vehicles at either the spillway or Bidwell Canyon launch ramps are experiencing top-notch spotted bass action at Lake Oroville, but don’t expect to hook any trophy fish. “The fishing is still good, … Continued
Amador (Ione) If you like to catch big, bold rainbow trout, now’s the time to hit Lake Amador. The lake management planted 3,500 pounds of rainbows in October, 5,800 pounds in November and 2,400 pounds in December to date. “We … Continued
Los Vaqueros (Byron) Fall is ending with solid trout, catfish and striped bass fishing at Los Vaqueros Reservoir. “With recent plants, trout fishing has improved with more limits being caught from all around the reservoir.” reported Brian Demmunik of the … Continued
(Clearlake Oaks) Night fishing for hefty largemouth bass continues to be great at Clear Lake, as evidenced by the latest trip there by Larry Hemphill, fishing guide. “Yes, it is midnight, but I am still slightly wired,” said Hemphill. … Continued
(Napa) Now that the water at Lake Berryessa has turned over, rainbow trout fishing is picking up. “Boaters are hooking rainbows in the 12 to 15 inch range while drifting minnows east of the Big Island and in the narrows,” … Continued
(Reno) The fishing at Pyramid Lake isn’t on fire, but it has been consistent. For anglers willing to put in their time, big fish are the reward at the end of the line. Don’t expect to catch a lot of … Continued
There are two kinds of anglers residing in northern California, those that HAVE landed a sturgeon and those that SHOULD land a sturgeon. With good sturgeon action now underway in the West Delta this is a perfect time to contemplate … Continued