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The Smith is low and clear, sitting just above 7 feet at the Jed Smith gauge

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Smith is low and clear, sitting just above 7 feet at the Jed Smith gauge. Flows are predicted to continue to drop through the weekend and next week. Fishing reports have been hard to come by as most anglers
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

The Van Duzen is down below 200 cfs as of Thursday and is low and clear

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Van Duzen is down below 200 cfs as of Thursday and is low and clear. If it continues to drop at this pace, it could close by early next week. In the meantime, bank anglers should be able to
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork, but the upper section in the Benbow area and above is getting low and clear. As of Thursday, it was right around 1,500 cfs at Miranda. Fishing has been decent, with
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

Conditions should be excellent starting this weekend and through next week

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The main Eel is sitting just above 5,000 cfs at Scotia as of Thursday. Conditions should be excellent starting this weekend and through next week. There should be quite a few downers around and some fresh ones as well. The
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

As of Thursday, the Mad has dipped under 8 feet and still has some color

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
As of Thursday, the Mad has dipped under 8 feet and still has some color, but is fishable. According to Justin Kelly of RMI Outdoors, those who are trying are hooking fish. He said, “large beads, 18 to 20 mm
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

Salmon Season Back on the Table for the North Coast

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
After a few wet winters and very little ocean or river salmon harvesting, it looks like we’re finally getting back on track. At least for now. With 392,349 Sacramento River fall Chinook and 176,233 Klamath fall Chinook estimated to be
(More...) (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

Friendly Gray Whale

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
We had a gray whale that came up to the bost while we were drifting and gave us an exceptionally great close look.  one of the best trips yet!!
(More...) (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)

Golds and Cutbows Stocked Today

by LAKE AMADOR STAFF / Lake Amador Resort
GOLDS AND CUTBOWS STOCKED TODAY!! 900lbs was released half at the Dam half near the Spillway. I’m hearing they are still shallow in the morning but many trout are being caught in 25-30’ of water midday when the sun is high
(More...) (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)

Some recent catches at San Pablo

by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR
Some recent catches
(More...) (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)

Both Warm Springs and Coyote are dropping flows today by a total of almost 500 CFS

by KING'S SPORT AND TACKLE
Both Warm Springs and Coyote are dropping flows today by a total of almost 500 CFS. This should help improve clarity. Yesterday there was fish caught near Guerneville fishing plugs. If you are shore angling try plunking bait with a
(More...) (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)

Sturgeon fishing has been excellent

by HAYDEN MULLINS
Sturgeon Fishing is excellent. We only have 3 or 4 weeks before we move to the bay for salmon, halibut & shark. We are booking for everything.Both sturgeon and bay/ocean trips 925.428.1103
(More...) (Monday, March 9, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 3/8/2026

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We had Scallywag out again today, here's how they did: Scallywag • Full Day • 6 Anglers • 6 Striped Bass   We are running... 1/2 day halibut and striped bass Full day halibut and striped bass Full day deep water rockcod and lingcod Book soon
(More...) (Sunday, March 8, 2026)

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