The lake was narrow, cold and crystal clear, but not particularly deep. There were big masses of weeds that supported a vast array of aquatic insects. The rainbows lurked among the weeds feeding and hiding from the sun. My … Continued
Three separate strains of fish – the Eel River strain of American River steelhead, the Coleman Hatchery steelhead strain and Central Valley hatchery steelhead of undetermined origin – are returning to the American River this year, as evidenced in a … Continued
Amador (Ione) Lake Amador continues to go over the spillway into Jackson Creek, due to the latest big storms that moved through the Mother Lode. The access road to the lake has reopened after being closed, due to flooding, for … Continued
Have you noticed that often the best looking, sexiest baits aren’t the best fish producers? I’ve seen it time and time again, when a simple impressionistic offering will out perform a highly detailed, high dollar plug or spoon. When … Continued
Here we are in the midst of one of the wettest winters in recent years, and I am writing about techniques that work best in low and clear river conditions. Timely, to say the least. I don’t know what got … Continued
Lake Berryessa Drop Shotters Find Best Bass Action … Continued
In northern California trout anglers can find action at one location or another all year long, but the fishing during the winter to spring and fall to winter transition periods often provides the best action of the entire year. Since … Continued
As long as there isn’t too much snow to access the lake, or if the lake isn’t frozen over, Lake Almanor is one of California’s best winter trout fisheries. I’ve had stellar days of fishing with morning temperatures in the … Continued
Collins Lake, one of the premier trout fisheries for family-style fishing in Northern California, hosted the NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge Championship on the weekend of November 5 and 6. The derby began just two weeks after the first fall plants … Continued
CDFW Press Release November 3 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is holding a public meeting to solicit comments on proposed fishing closure alternatives for 5.5 miles of the Sacramento River above the Highway 44 Bridge in Redding … Continued