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CDFW's SHARE Program Offering Spring Elk Hunts in Del Norte County
by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is accepting applications for five bull elk tags offered through its Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program this spring. These first-time special spring hunts are intended to relieve Roosevelt elk pressure
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Lake Merced Angler Report
by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Trevor checked in with us: I recently caught several trout at Lake Merced in San Francisco. Fishing conditions have been encouraging, and the lake continues to provide solid opportunities for local anglers. Many fishermen have shared that the lake has great potential,
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Limits in 2 hours
by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR
Limits in 2 hours.
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

The bite is on, here at Rancho Seco Recreational Area!!!
by RANCHO SECO RECREATIONAL AREA
The bite is on, here at Rancho Seco Recreational Area!!!
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Haul Alert! 🚨
by LAKE CAMANCHE STAFF / Camanche Recreation Company
Dylan is absolutely crushing it on the water today! Bringing in a 7.45 lb and a 6.47 lb - now that is how you start a Friday! The fish are waiting. Are you? Get down here and cast a line! Hashtags: #MonsterFish
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Freshly stocked and ready for you. 🎣
by PARDEE RESERVOIR STAFF
Freshly stocked and ready for you. Today, we dropped a new haul of Rainbow & Lightning Trout into the lake. The water is pristine, the fish are active, and the weekend is calling. 500 lbs. of lightning / 500 lbs. of rainbow
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Derby This Weekend
by MOJAVE NARROWS STAFF / Mojave Narrows Recreational Park
It’s not too late to sign up 707-477-8360
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Los Vaqueros Fishing Report
by LOS VAQUEROS STAFF / Los Vaqueros Reservoir
Paul Clouse, Ted Cribari, and Al Hurwitz trolled Los Vaqueros Reservoir (LVR) on February 12, 2026, looking mainly for Rainbow Trout. We caught five nice Mt. Lassen Rainbows in coves on the eastern side of the reservoir (see attached photo).
(More...) (Thursday, February 12, 2026)

MORE TAGGED DERBY TROUT STOCKED TODAY!!
by LAKE AMADOR STAFF / Lake Amador Resort
MORE TAGGED DERBY TROUT STOCKED TODAY!! We released 800lbs today half at the Dam half near the Spillway. Most of these trout are Golds and Blues, some Cutbows and 25 were tagged for the derby! I talked with some regulars this
(More...) (Thursday, February 12, 2026)

Fishing has been very good for casting the rocky areas for rainbows
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Fishing has been very good for casting the rocky areas for rainbows. Jigging has been good for decent mackinaws ranging 3 to 5 lbs. Best areas have been on the south west side of the lake from Camp Richardson to
(More...) (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)

Ice Fishing Report- Caples Lake
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
I had the pressure of fishing with old time friend Joe Garcia and his troupe of boys from South Lake Tahoe. Started off a little slow. Renee ( my better    half) and I went out deep for the big
(More...) (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)

Nevada Side Truckee River Clinic February 28 2026

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
This is for the folks that couldn't make it to the last one... Winter Fly Fishing Clinic on the Truckee River through the Nature Conservancy in Nevada. We will rendezvous to different access spots, and learn how to fish the Truckee
(More...) (Sunday, February 8, 2026)

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