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Catching Smiles at Lake Siskiyou

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
The winter weather in Siskiyou County has been all over rhe place but the fishing at Lake Siskiyou has been fantastic. Wind rain snow and ice has not hindered catching browns and rainbows the past few weeks. Trout in the 12
(More...) (Sunday, March 26, 2023)

Taking Bookings For Perch Special Trips

by ANDRE NERSESIAN / Eastern Sierra Sportfishing
~ NEW TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT! ~ With so many requests to exclusively target Sacramento Perch, we're offering a Perch Special Trip that will focus on these feisty fish from about mid May until about early July (maybe later). For those that like
(More...) (Sunday, March 26, 2023)

 Cow Town Puerto Vallarta

by JUSTIN RYAN / El Pescador Charters
Please welcome out newest sponsor El Pescador Charters in Puerto Vallarta.  The owner Larry Lionetti has created a fabulous fishing experience with Captain Justin Ryan at the helm. Come join us for a trip aboard the El Pescador where you enjoy
(More...) (Friday, February 24, 2023)

Sacramento River steelhead fishing!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
the lower Sacramento River continues to give up 25 to 50 fish days of world class trout/steelhead, there is no sign of it slowing down either! The beauty of this river is the steelhead fishing is always consistently good! So
(More...) (Sunday, March 26, 2023)

Fun day on the bay!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
3/25/23. Today our private charter had a fun day on the bay! We finished up with 12 halibut to 14lbs along with a few missed opportunities. We have lots of room MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY(1/2 day).
(More...) (Saturday, March 25, 2023)

Anglers deal with impact of delayed start to ’23 salmon season

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
  Local anglers are dismayed with last week’s announcement regarding the 2023 king salmon season in California. Last year, salmon season dates were carefully regulated along the coast, with the Klamath River area being closed completely. This year, all areas along
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

Lots of snow but warmer temps has it melting fast

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Lots of snow but warmer temps has it melting fast. We are seeing some ice melt around the shores. Also, great news! Cal Trans has 395 open with escorts and expects to have it fully open very soon. Businesses in
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

The Van Duzen remains high and off-color

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Van Duzen remains high and off-color, but is dropping quickly. It’s expected to be under 1,000 cfs by Sunday, but another rise is forecast for Monday evening. This will likely blow it out for the season as it closes
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

The South Fork is forecast to be near 2,000 cfs at Miranda by Sunday

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The South Fork is forecast to be near 2,000 cfs at Miranda by Sunday and that may be the only fishable window we get. It’s forecast to rise starting Monday morning and may not drop into fishable shape before it
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

The main Eel is still very high and dirty

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The main Eel is still very high and dirty. It’s predicted to be down to 13,000 cubic feet per second at Scotia following the weekend. If we see an extended dry period lasting around 10 days, it could come around
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

The Mad is still high and off-color

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Mad is still high and off-color, which won’t change anytime soon. With the steelhead season closing after March 31, it’s unlikely it will be anything close to green, especially with Ruth Lake spilling dirty water.
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

Rain and Muddy Water Hinders Steelhead Anglers

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Other than the Smith and Chetco, all of the coastal rivers are currently running high and off-color due to an extremely wet few weeks. And with the potential for more rain and plenty of snow left in the hills still
(More...) (Friday, March 24, 2023)

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