Finesse Trolling For Cold Water Trout
Winter is a time of great promise for trout anglers because it’s at this time of the year that the trout come to the surface and often move into near shore areas. This is the time of the season when … Continued
Englebright Reservoir Pen Project Boosts Trout Fishery
Even during a drought, Englebright Lake is always full. That means that you will have no problem launching a boat at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that sits at an elevation of 527 feet on the Yuba River … Continued
Wild Rainbows Take Center Stage In Wake Of Salmon Season
(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
Mother Lode Roundup
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
East Bay Lakes Roundup
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
Trout Begin To Stir
(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
Steady Cutthroat Fishing Available During Holiday Season
(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
Grubbing For Trout
Trout trollers like to troll with spoons and plugs. These baits allow you to cover water quickly and when the trout are in an aggressive mood they can be quite deadly. On the other hand, when the trout are … Continued
Trout Bite Rolls Forward
(Colfax) With continuing cool weather the trout action at both Rollins Lake and Scotts Flat Reservoir is picking up. Most of the trout being caught are browns and there has been zero planting on behalf of the DFW. “Usually at … Continued
Cool Water, Snow And Big Trout…
(Chester) Exciting late fall trout fishing is underway at Lake Almanor. On one hand, if you visit the lake right now, you’re not going to hook a bunch of fish. However, the fish you hook will be quality rainbows and … Continued