(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
The fresh-run salmon ripped the line off the reel as I grabbed the long rod and struggled to keep up with the fish on the icy late November morning. James Netzel of Tight Lines Guide Service reeled in the line … Continued
(Sacramento) In spite of cold storms that haven’t translated into much runoff into the Sacramento River to date, sturgeon fishing is surprisingly good from Prospect Slough to the Sacramento River below Freeport. “We sold out of ghost shrimp in 6 … Continued
Sacramento River Salmon fishing was great this year and the season is not over yet. Salmon season closes on Dec. 16 2015 this year. Greg and Connie Salmon Salmon fished with me last week and were able to hook and … Continued
(Redding) The salmon bite isn’t red hot for Sacramento River anglers, but the fishing is productive for anglers that put in their time. In addition to the salmon, there are good numbers of steelhead in the system. “We’ve been getting … Continued
(Sacramento) After a flurry of solid salmon action two weeks ago, fishing in the metropolitan area has died down, at least until more late fall-run Chinooks show on the Sacramento River. “The water temperature has cooled down to 55 degrees, … Continued
(Stockton) Striped bass remain the top species in the San Joaquin River, but the encroachment of water hyacinth continues to plague boaters in the East Delta. Water hyacinth has clogged up all of the boat ramps in the Stockton area … Continued
Traditionally mid-November marks the high water mark for Delta striper fishing. This is the time of the year when the bulk of the striper population is holding in the west Delta. Since the water temperature is typically in the middle … Continued