If you want to catch landlocked steelhead, Thermalito Afterbay on the Feather River will be the place to go this season. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has already planted 150,000 Feather River steelhead in the Thermalito … Continued
YUBA CITY – Steelhead are starting to appear in good numbers on the Feather River above Gridley as the salmon action dwindles below Live Oak, but fishing pressure is light. The Feather River Fish Hatchery has released 510 steelhead back … Continued
by Deirdre Des Jardins, California Water Research Major concerns about the deficiencies and risks of Oroville Dam’s auxiliary spillway and flood control operations were raised by American Rivers, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Friends of the River (FOR), … Continued
Lake Berryessa Drop Shotters Find Best Bass Action … Continued
Lake Almanor Rainbow Trout Smash Spoons! (Chester) Very good fall trout fishing has emerged at Lake Almanor mainly for rainbows, but the occasional brown is showing too. “The fishing is pretty darn good at Lake Almanor right now,” related Cliff … 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
(Oroville) Boaters are hammering spotted bass at Lake Oroville, along with catching an occasional largemouth. “One customer reported catching and releasing 30 bass on his latest trip to the reservoir,” reported Bob Boucke of Johnson’s Bait and Tackle. “They … Continued
(Oroville) King salmon are abundant in the catches at Lake Oroville now, but most are the smaller fish, averaging 10 to 12 inches, that were planted last fall. “My latest trolling adventure on the lake produced just one big king, … 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
(Oroville) You need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to launch at both the spillway and Bidwell Canyon launch ramps, but the wide-open bass fishing available on Lake Oroville definitely makes it worthwhile. “Fishing is really good now,” said Brent Cline at … Continued