(Tisdale) “Striper fishing is wide-open on the Sacramento above and below Tisdale,” reported James Stone of Elite Sportsmen Guide Service on Monday, April 18. “We had full limits of stripers, weighing up to 25 pounds, for 6 anglers today … Continued
An angler that has a basic grasp of trolling tactics both with and without downriggers will catch plenty of trout and salmon throughout the course of the season, yet there are advanced tactics and tricks that can help elevate your … Continued
(Brannan Island) Excitement is running high in the West Delta. The sturgeon bite has been fair to good, depending on the day and the spring striper run is just getting started. Captain David Hammond of Delta Pro Fishing has … Continued
Amador (Ione) Rainbow trout fishing continues to be “pretty good,” with plants of 1200 pounds taking place every other week. The plants will ramp up in the spring. The fish are going down deeper, up to 15 feet with … Continued
The 2016 NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge event held at San Pablo Reservoir on February 6 featured the best fishing of any tournament in the tour since the tour began in 2013. “This was the busiest weigh in we’ve ever had,” … 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
(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
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
(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