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Following late last week’s rain, there were some downers to be had. Fishing pressure is extremely light this time of the year, but fishing after these late season rises can be productive. A more significant and very winter-like rise is

The main stem is clearing as it was down to 1,600 cfs at Scotia as of Thursday. The rain late last week put some color back in the river, and the fishing was decent for the handful of boats still

The much-anticipated rockfish and Pacific halibut seasons kicked off last Wednesday, but rough ocean conditions kept most boats at the dock. Fortunately, the weather window didn’t last long, and by Friday — and through the weekend — anglers were back

We’ are off to a good, if not great start to the 2026 fishing season on Monterey Bay. Charters boats are already racking up good numbers  of deep-water rockfish. Counts of chili peppers, bocaccio, vermilion and canaries are flowing in, limit style.

Success Lake rose to 67% capacity, and fishing proved productive as larger bass began taking baits in 5 to 15 feet of water. Anglers successfully used weightless Senkos and similar soft plastics in green pumpkin, watermelon, and baitfish colors, while

The lake was sitting at 60% of its storage capacity at the time of the report. Rapidly rising water levels continued to create challenging conditions for bass anglers. Many bass were suspended or holding in newly submerged cover. Anglers found

Here along the Upper Kern River, trout are being caught consistently throughout the 20-mile stretch, with the most productive fishing coming from easily accessible areas. Local anglers report success using salmon eggs, crickets, and trout jigs. Fly fishermen are also

We had some solid bass fishing today. (Limits) Weather was great again. Final count 10 limits of striped bass (20) 1 halibut For reservations (510)4175557 Or reserve online

Good evening anglers!! Striped Bass action was hot today with the New Huck Finn just TWO shy of LIMITS!! Play'n Hooky had another day of LIMITS of Dungeness crab for their crew today! Our scores for 4/9/2026 : • New Huck Finn

4/9/26. LIMITS OF BASS!!! Today we ran a 1/2 day trip and finished up with 16 LIMITS(32) of striped bass & 2 halibut!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW & SUNDAY for a full day trip. Make your reservation on

Another awesome day out on the water!!!. The Sea Wolf will be off tomorrow, with lots of room Friday, with weather conditions looking nice. Our 25 anglers today enjoyed near flat calm conditions and good fishing. We had limits of

WE CONTINUE TO STOCK TROUT!! 700lbs was released today, most at the Blue Dock and some in the Launch Cove as well. With the last storm that came through our surface temp dropped below 70, the water clarity is absolutely amazing