American River

Salmon Move Into River Steelhead, Stripers Offer Solid Action

RANCHO CORDOVA – Releases to the American River remain low at 1640 cfs, but the fall full moon has arrived. “So salmon have started to make their way up the river," reported Kailyr Perry of Kailyr’s Guide Service.

“Bank fisherman should toss spinners and spoons and drift eggs under bobber for best salmon success,” he advised.

Boat anglers should backtroll or anchor up with Kwikfish, Brad’s Killer Fish and plugs. Side drifting or boondoggling salmon roe is also effective for catching the Chinooks.

“Stripers and summer steelhead remain in good numbers. We are using jerk baits and paddle tails for stripers; as...