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We capitalized on the morning bite.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
8/14/26. Today was another fine day of salmon fishing. We finished up with 23 big SALMON & 2 bonus bonito along with our share of missed opportunities. We have lots of room this upcoming week on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
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Salmon fishing continues to be excellent

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Salmon fishing continues to be excellent and we have lots of room tomorrow and Sunday. To make reservations book online at hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
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Fishing was hot in both places

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Few had 2 boats out today. One fishing the islands and the other out at the salmon grounds. Fishing was hot in both places.   Salmon remains a fish per rod or better. Island rockfish is wide open and we’re seeing a
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Fish Emeryville's Scores for 8/14/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! It was a great day on the water for the fleet, here's how they did: Scallywag • Full Day • 6 Anglers • 7 Bluefin Tuna, 1 Bonito  New Huck Finn • Full Day • 18 Anglers • 180 Rockfish, 36
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Limits of Salmon

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We caught limits of salmon today for 5 people by 9:30. Mostly big fish and stuck it out a little bit longer for a few crew fish. We’ve got spots available Saturday on the Happy Hooker and Sunday on the
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Nice two pound cutthroat this morning!

by GRANT LAKE MARINA STAFF
Henry G with a nice two pound cutthroat this morning! #grantlake #junelakeloop #easternsierrafishing
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Great Morning on Silver Lake

by JEREMY ROSS / Ernie's Tackle
Three generations of new to fishing. Martha Stephanie and Sloane fishing silver lake had a great morning!
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Anglers enjoying hunt for two semi-exotic species: white sea bass, bluefin tuna

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Wind and waves are finally calming down, and Monterey Bay anglers are reaping the rewards. Nearshore fish, especially halibut can be put off the bite when big south swells are rolling through. Heavy winds make it tough for boats to
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Salmon fishing in the estuary has picked back up

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Salmon fishing in the estuary has picked back up after slowing down over the weekend. Boats trolling are getting quite a few opportunities every day. There are quite a few steelhead, half-pounders and adults, spread throughout the river, but not
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Klamath Fall Salmon Season Opens With 3,248-Fish Quota

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Fall regulations will begin Saturday, Aug. 15 on the Klamath River, triggering the start of the fall salmon quota. The California Fish and Game Commission adopted bag and possession limits for the Klamath Basin based on a quota of 3,248
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Lake Success Fishing Report

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success fell to 23% of its storage capacity, and anglers connected with largemouth bass while using drop shots, hula grubs, and Senkos. Some of the top-producing colors were Oxblood, Aaron’s Magic, and Margarita Mutilator. There was also a decent spinnerbait
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Anglers reported another week of finesse fishing for spotted bass

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Kaweah fell to 14% of its storage capacity, and anglers reported another week of finesse fishing for spotted bass. The best technique was dead-sticking small plastics in 10 to 30 feet of water near submerged rock piles. Weightless Senkos and
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