Folsom Lake, the Sacramento metropolitan area’s backyard landlocked king salmon, rainbow trout and black bass fishery, reached its lowest-ever water level in November 2015 when it plunged down to only 140,523 acre feet of water, 14 percent of capacity. That … Continued
The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge tour will kick of the 2015 season at San Pablo Reservoir on February 14. The event, set in one of the premier fisheries of northern California, will offer trout anglers of all ages and skill … Continued
(Sacramento) Black bass are available for anglers willing to use winter tactics in the rising waters of Folsom Lake. The lake has risen from a record low of 14 percent of capacity to 26 percent over the past month. … Continued
Los Vaqueros (Byron) Los Vaqueros Reservoir anglers celebrated the first two weeks of the New Year with New Year with solid rainbow trout and striped bass fishing, reported Brian Demmunik of the Los Vaqueros Marina. “Three larger trout — 7.3, … Continued
That’s right – loose lips sink ships! Big fish eat little fish and trout be they browns, brookies or ‘bows living in streams, lakes or reservoirs all gobble minnows with gusto. But let’s keep this information between you and I … Continued
The kick-off event for the 2016 NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge is less than a month away, as San Pablo Dam will again be the site of this year’s season opener on Saturday, February 6. Last year’s NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge … Continued
Los Vaqueros (Byron) Winter has begun at Los Vaqueros Reserovir, where rainbow and striped bass are both active. The reservoir is currently holding 85,500-acre feet of water, just over half-full. The water temperature is at 55-56 degrees and the water … Continued
(Colfax) Water levels are good at both Rollins Reservoir and Scotts Flat Reservoir and fishing pressure has been light. Cold water has resulted in sluggish, uncooperative bass at both lakes and the lack of recent trout plants has made for … Continued
There is no doubt that a variety of different rod, reel and line combinations will work for trout trolling. I’ve spent decades trolling for trout and the gear I use has changed quite a bit. Early on I used … Continued
Folsom Reservoir is finally beginning to fill from winter storms, with the lake going from a record low 14 percent of capacity to 22 percent over the past two weeks. The lake is currently holding 215,516 acre feet of water, … Continued