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Striped Bass Limits up to 36 lbs.
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
The winds subsided today and the fish were hungry. We got a promising showing of halibut and up to limits of bass as well. We have a light load targeting halibut going out in the morning as well as room
(More...) (Sunday, May 18, 2025)

Halibut and bass
by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Today the Pacific Dream and its 12 person crew enjoyed beautiful weather, great food and a bountiful catch! 12 anglers landed a fish a rod on halibut, and just over a fish a rod on bass! (12 halibut and 15 striped bass) 12
(More...) (Sunday, May 18, 2025)

Sunday's Update
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Dock Totals: 7 Boats - 7 Trips - 97 Anglers - 133 Striped Bass - 16 Halibut C Gull II - 1/2 Day AM - 19 Anglers - 37 Striped Bass - 4 Halibut  New Huck Finn - Full Day - 22 Anglers - 30 Striped Bass - 1 Halibut Oakland Anglers
(More...) (Sunday, May 18, 2025)

Sunday half day

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/18/25. Today we ran a 1/2 day trip and finished up with over a fish a rod catching 17 striped bass & 1 token halibut for 15 anglers!! We have lots of room TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY(1/2 day), THURSDAY(1/2 day), FRIDAY, SUNDAY
(More...) (Sunday, May 18, 2025)

July king salmon coming up!!
by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
    Ready to Battle a Rogue River King?   If chasing big salmon gets your blood pumping, it’s time to book your trip on the legendary Rogue River — and there’s no better way to do it than with a top-tier guide who
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Bass action
by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
It was windy today. Is blew 35 to 40 knots for a few hours. Even with tough conditions we landed 20 striped bass and 2 halibut for 15 people. Everyone went home with some fish and had a good time.
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Sacramento River wild rainbows!!
by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
Another incredible day on the Sac River! Nothing beats a day on the water when the fish are biting and the weather’s perfect. We had an absolute blast today landing some beautiful trout— big, healthy fish and even bigger smiles
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Great catch on Lower Twin
by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Noah from Merced with a great catch!
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

This Sundays Halfday is a go!
by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
This Sundays Halfday is a go! Bring the family out and your friends! Bass fishing has been excellent and some halibut showing up here and there!
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

The lake is melting quickly, and we're excited to open soon
by LAKE MARY MARINA
We hope you enjoy these photos from yesterday! The lake is melting quickly, and we're excited to open soon.   The road is still locked, but we'll update you all soon as we know more. We hope to be open in early
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge
by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge. This is a great flow to target fish from downtown up to the California state line. Earlier in the week, flows were up around 1,150 cfs
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

Pacific Halibut Season Off to Sluggish Start
by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Lack of effort, ocean conditions, or lack of fish, whatever the reason may be, it’s contributing to another slow start to the Pacific halibut season, eerie similar to last year. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s a combination
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

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